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AD56 MGJ

2007 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,225 mi
Last recorded189,225 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 MGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2024 189,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2024 189,225 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 178,021 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 175,952 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 175,952 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 170,737 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 170,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 166,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 160,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

oil level low on arrival

Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,107 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 152,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 94w (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 146,181 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear and perishing. 225/45/17

coolant level low

front exhaust pipe {flexi/cat} blowing but not excessive yet.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 146,181 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear and perishing. 225/45/17

coolant level low

front exhaust pipe {flexi/cat} blowing but not excessive yet.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,019 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 122,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,143 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,928 miles

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

wiper blades smeer

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,752 miles

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

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 MGJ is a 2007 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGJ, 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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AD56 MGJ is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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