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SW05POJ
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW05POJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
20 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,119 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- general underbody corrosion
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,260 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,993 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2024 11 Jun 202621 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,631 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- heat shield
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,161 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
18 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,892 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r park effort low
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r park effort low
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,046 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,313 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018 11 Jun 20266 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,238 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,802 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,611 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202613 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,869 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,868 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,337 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013 11 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,230 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 11 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
17 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,923 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 11 Jun 202623 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,446 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,702 MI
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SW05POJ was registered on 2005-07-20
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