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SW05HZR
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW05HZR
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,418 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Sill covered in under seal, unable to see condition of surrounding structure.
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,388 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- both front tyres have worn inner shoulders
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- both front tyres have worn inner shoulders
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,484 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2018 12 Jun 20264 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- slight binding to o/s/rear brake
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
22 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,695 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management lamp on
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,331 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,331 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,505 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202615 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,995 MI
12 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,995 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202617 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,090 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,106 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012 12 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,562 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011 12 Jun 20263 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,752 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010 12 Jun 20261 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,235 MI
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SW05HZR was registered on 2005-07-05
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