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2005 AUDI A4
General Information
- Registration SW05EOO
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 04 Sep 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,966 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,002 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 136,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,443 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,131 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
5 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
20 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,006 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2020 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,995 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,714 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner eagde
15 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner eagde
20 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,623 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2017 11 Jun 202618 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- coolant leak
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,357 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 11 Jun 202619 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,182 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,056 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 11 Jun 202619 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,423 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013 11 Jun 202610 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,212 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,836 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2011 11 Jun 20263 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,187 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2010 11 Jun 202617 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,661 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW05EOO was registered on 2005-05-20
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