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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW05VDV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 01 Sep 2017
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MOT History 11 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 140,165 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 140,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Emissions not tested exhaust blowing no reading (7.4.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,419 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,011 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,740 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,816 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,348 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012Advisory 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)
15 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,656 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,840 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,912 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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SW05VDV was registered on 2005-03-14
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