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DM04CAT
2006 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration DM04CAT
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 35,021 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged
21 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 35,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has two cuts down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Bumper damaged
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 32,508 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 32,508 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 29,656 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 29,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 24,981 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2022 18 Jun 20264 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 24,981 MI
18 Jun 202618 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 20,185 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
15 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 20,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 16,558 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 11,577 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2019 18 Jun 202617 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 11,577 MI
18 Jun 20263 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 7,862 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018 18 Jun 202628 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 1,880 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light stays on
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,363 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
15 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,415 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014 18 Jun 202613 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,662 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 18 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,294 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 18 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,294 MI
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DM04CAT was registered on 2006-05-02
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