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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FA54PMU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
15 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 178,354 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 178,354 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,739 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front pads 1/2 worn
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 163,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front pads 1/2 worn
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,827 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,827 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,474 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,637 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,398 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,119 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
14 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,119 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
17 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,146 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,702 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,317 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2012 4 Jun 202615 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,661 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,574 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2010 4 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,789 MI
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FA54PMU was registered on 2005-01-06
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