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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV55HWU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Jul 2022
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,810 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,115 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,768 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2020 28 Jun 20265 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,967 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 139,967 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,107 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre badly worn edges close to limit
- Nearside Front tyre deep cuts sidewall badly worn edges close to limit
2 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre deep cuts sidewall badly worn edges close to limit
- Offside Front tyre badly worn edges close to limit
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,620 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on edges
25 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on edges
12 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,655 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,093 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015 28 Jun 20263 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,377 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 28 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,243 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013 28 Jun 202620 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,583 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012 28 Jun 202620 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,468 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
18 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,855 MI
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OV55HWU was registered on 2005-11-01
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