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AO56 YBK

2007 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,874 mi
Last recorded184,874 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A393,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 YBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 184,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 179,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 174,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

chips in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2023 167,739 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

chips in windscreen

Fail 4 May 2023 167,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2022 163,823 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

chips in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2022 163,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

chips in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2021 158,136 miles

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

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

small blow from center exhaust and rear box

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 158,134 miles

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

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

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

small blow from center exhaust box?

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 152,083 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box & tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mount worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 152,082 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box & tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,873 miles

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

rear tyres worn on insides

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,989 miles

slight binding nearside rear brake.

under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 120,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

front exhaust pipe,sleeve joiner clamp rusted.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,727 miles

both front tyres wearing

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,000 miles

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

off side rear disc starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,698 miles

Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,799 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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AO56 YBK is a 2007 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO56 YBK, 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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AO56 YBK is a 2007 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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