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SW05XDD
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW05XDD
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
29 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,051 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
29 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,296 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
29 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,296 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at nearside (3.6.B.2c)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,161 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016 6 Jun 202618 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 131,161 MI
6 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,423 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 119,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,276 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,132 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013 6 Jun 202617 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Advisory 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)
4 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,569 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012 6 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,569 MI
6 Jun 202627 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,365 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011 6 Jun 202621 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,092 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2010 6 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,104 MI
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SW05XDD was registered on 2005-03-01
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