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CF55LUP
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration CF55LUP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,651 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 206,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,870 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 196,225 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 186,555 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023 21 Jun 202611 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 186,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,102 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 170,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,421 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 161,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,394 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,692 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018 21 Jun 20264 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,237 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,970 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017 21 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,771 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016 21 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,222 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014 21 Jun 202623 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
2 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,325 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,048 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,093 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012 21 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,283 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011 21 Jun 20261 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,662 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CF55LUP was registered on 2005-12-19
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