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AD56 EFC

2007 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,565 mi
Last recorded158,565 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 EFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 158,565 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 158,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch by spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 143,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 134,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 125,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,401 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,461 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 101,411 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,489 miles

Both front shockers has corrosion to the casing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear wheel slightly grabbing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 76,377 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,527 miles

uneven wear of inner edges of front tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,740 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,276 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AD56 EFC is a 2007 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 93,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD56 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 EFC registered?

AD56 EFC is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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