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SW05MFP
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW05MFP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 17 Dec 2024
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 214,129 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- nearside front sill corroded
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 213,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- nearside front sill corroded
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front 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))
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 202,491 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,502 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 194,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 186,836 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,358 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,280 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 161,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,820 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 147,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,274 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017 10 Jun 202612 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,718 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- advise oil leak
12 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,718 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- advise oil leak
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,517 MI
10 Jun 202611 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,517 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202614 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,774 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 10 Jun 20264 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,746 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014 10 Jun 20264 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,876 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013 10 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,876 MI
10 Jun 202629 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,615 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,822 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,740 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2009 10 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,656 MI
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SW05MFP was registered on 2005-07-26
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