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2009 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SS06LAP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 27 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,738 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 160,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear same time black smoking
- Offside Front Inner Handle loose
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Fog lamp not working
- Front Coolant leak and oil
- Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed plastic loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 156,855 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 154,409 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,267 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under tray covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))
20 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))
- Under tray covers fitted
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,249 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine and covers and under trays fitted
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,147 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,359 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
8 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,767 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202623 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,345 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth
23 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,345 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread depth
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,489 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,321 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,321 MI
12 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,844 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,798 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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SS06LAP was registered on 2009-09-01
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