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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FV57YYU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 02 Mar 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,306 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,616 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,509 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,235 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023 5 Jun 20269 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,444 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2021 5 Jun 20264 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,577 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020 5 Jun 20264 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 114,577 MI
5 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,586 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019 5 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,041 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edges
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,417 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,969 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,467 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202615 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
16 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,524 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,543 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013 5 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,099 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 5 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,326 MI
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FV57YYU was registered on 2008-01-02
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