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SW05EAA
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EAA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSSMEMBER CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,734 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,596 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- both lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate
- underside of car has age related corrosion
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate
- underside of car has age related corrosion
- slight leak at off side front cv boot
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,526 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sill damaged
- Nearside Rear Sill damaged
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre Sidewall damaged
11 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre Sidewall damaged
- Offside Rear Sill damaged
- Nearside Rear Sill damaged
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,730 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,530 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,713 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018 11 Jun 202610 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,190 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2017 11 Jun 202615 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,540 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016 11 Jun 202611 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,192 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 11 Jun 20261 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,501 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014 11 Jun 20261 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,486 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013 11 Jun 202612 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,637 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 11 Jun 202613 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,544 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,233 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,186 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW05EAA was registered on 2005-05-12
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