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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW05JBU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 30 Apr 2022
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,987 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2022 13 Jun 20263 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,077 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,260 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,213 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,213 MI
13 Jun 20263 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,733 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202620 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,801 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside 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)
- oil leak
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,942 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016 13 Jun 202628 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,702 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,711 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
29 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,580 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 13 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,441 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 13 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,652 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,041 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,319 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,319 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,895 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2009 13 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!
SW05JBU was registered on 2005-07-14
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