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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FW12PWN
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 18 Aug 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,344 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion under vehicle
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,383 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
21 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,268 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- o/s front tyre kerb damaged
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- o/s front tyre kerb damaged
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,153 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- front brake discs scoring.
- emissions not detected.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,000 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- slight seepage from o/s inner CV joint/gaiter
- n/s front tyre kerb damaged
- emissions not detected
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- slight seepage from o/s inner CV joint/gaiter
- n/s front tyre kerb damaged
- emissions not detected
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,361 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
- Oil level low
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Fog light not working
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r + O/s/r ()
5 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r + O/s/r ()
- Oil level low
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Fog light not working
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
8 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,921 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger not in mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
8 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger not in mount (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,054 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018 4 Jun 202621 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,759 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover fitted
- Under tray fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Under tray fitted
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine cover fitted
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,252 MI
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FW12PWN was registered on 2012-08-14
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