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AD56 MFO

2007 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,165 mi
Last recorded142,165 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 MFO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,165 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 142,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drum stick ha splay in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 140,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 133,004 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 133,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect coil overs fitted !!! (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 126,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect coil overs fitted !!! (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 114,466 miles

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wporn on inner edge

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 96,440 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,110 miles

Front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,086 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall damage

Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,086 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,436 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,564 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)

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 MFO is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

AD56 MFO is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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