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SW05DMW
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW05DMW
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 23 Jul 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
⚠️
43 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,300 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- General body corrosion
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,924 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 152,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,060 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,052 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,100 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,040 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018 6 Jun 202625 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017 6 Jun 20262 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,012 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,006 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,092 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,576 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,091 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202612 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,447 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202612 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 92,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
18 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,472 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2010 6 Jun 20268 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,568 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2009 6 Jun 20267 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 74,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW05DMW was registered on 2005-07-20
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