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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LA55WKE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 14 Nov 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,241 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower wing corroded
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 169,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower wing corroded
- 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))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,445 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,936 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,216 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022 7 Jun 20261 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,480 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
5 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,177 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,640 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,257 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018 7 Jun 202630 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,361 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017 7 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,132 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES
- OFF SIDE FRONT WINDSREEN CRACKED
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,515 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 7 Jun 20263 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,785 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 7 Jun 202620 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,184 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 7 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,409 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,948 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,556 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010 7 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,247 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2009 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LA55WKE was registered on 2005-09-23
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