2007 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · OV56 VHB
2007 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 165,694 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV56 VHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2024
- 165,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV56 VHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A3 (OV56 VHB) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV56 VHB Mileage History
- 22/11/2022150,297 mi
- 23/11/2022150,299 mi+2 mi
- 17/11/2023157,123 mi+6,824 mi
- 19/11/2024165,694 mi+8,571 mi
- 19/11/2024165,694 mi
Average of roughly 7,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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