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SW05VLG
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VLG
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 09 Nov 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
5 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,234 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
5 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,234 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,005 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring worn n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,331 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,156 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- Nearside Front 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))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,023 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- under trays fitted
- all suspension components corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,591 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory 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)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,368 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,043 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
17 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,232 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,937 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,518 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,213 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,426 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,824 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,096 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2010 13 Jun 20265 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,499 MI
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SW05VLG was registered on 2005-08-04
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