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SW05JAO
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW05JAO
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,476 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts,inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,988 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,261 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,118 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- underside and components corroded
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (3.5.1i)
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (3.5.1i)
- underside and components corroded
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,547 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wiper inop
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wiper inop
- Offside front strut top bearing collapsed
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,305 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,846 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,962 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,429 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,290 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,620 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011 12 Jun 202625 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,720 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010 12 Jun 20265 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,516 MI
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SW05JAO was registered on 2005-06-22
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