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SW05VKZ
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1969cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VKZ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1969cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
17 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 173,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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))
- under side corroded
12 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,073 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,073 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,122 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
4 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,490 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,490 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,372 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension components corroded
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
- rear sub frame corroded
- centre exhaust sleeve corroded
- both outer sills damaged
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,094 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension components corroded
- rear subframe corroded
- rear heatshield loose
- centre exhaust clamp corroded
- both front to rear brake pipes coating slightly swelled
- both front flexy brake hose ferrules corroded
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front flexy brake hose ferrules corroded
- rear subframe corroded
- rear heatshield loose
- centre exhaust clamp corroded
- both front to rear brake pipes coating slightly swelled
- all suspension components corroded
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,638 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,994 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has perishing on the side wall
- Nearside Front tyre at 2mm
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,202 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018 13 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,825 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,987 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,433 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2015 13 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,433 MI
13 Jun 202629 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,443 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2014 13 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,324 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,009 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,698 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,660 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2010 13 Jun 20262 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,839 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 13 Jun 20262 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 10,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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SW05VKZ was registered on 2005-05-12
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