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2001 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OU51FXW
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 09 Dec 2020
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,566 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 170,724 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both plastic lenes deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
1 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 170,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both plastic lenes deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,639 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 160,639 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,430 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
18 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,201 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,858 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,440 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,636 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 27 Jun 202629 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,361 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,662 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2011 27 Jun 202620 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,836 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010 27 Jun 202615 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,127 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,472 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2008 27 Jun 202610 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 72,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
27 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,263 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2007 27 Jun 202625 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 64,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
2 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 55,506 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2006 27 Jun 20262 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 55,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU51FXW was registered on 2001-09-03
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