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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SP12FBK
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 25 Aug 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,769 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2026 18 Jun 202622 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 135,199 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 135,199 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,566 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024 18 Jun 20268 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Wing mirror lower cover missing
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,881 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
20 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,775 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021 18 Jun 202625 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,973 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BINDING OF BRAKE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front INNER PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED
- DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS DEFECTIVE ( NOT AN MOT ITEM FOR AGE OF VEHICLE)
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,973 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SLIGHT BINDING OF BRAKE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS DEFECTIVE ( NOT AN MOT ITEM FOR AGE OF VEHICLE)
- Nearside Front INNER PLASTIC WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,657 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019 18 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,032 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018 18 Jun 202621 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,749 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,506 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 18 Jun 202615 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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SP12FBK was registered on 2012-03-01
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