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2003 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW03YJG
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 29 Dec 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,413 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
20 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,500 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022 8 Jun 202627 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,525 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak gearbox ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Fuel tank straps corroded
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,972 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,876 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Exhaust bracket broken
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
18 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust bracket broken
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear tyres perished
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,432 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,786 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,439 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory 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)
30 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory 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)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,943 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,792 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 8 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,923 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011Advisory 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)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,986 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,560 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2009 8 Jun 20265 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,061 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2008 8 Jun 202610 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,846 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2007 8 Jun 20269 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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SW03YJG was registered on 2003-05-10
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