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SW08EVV
2008 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW08EVV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,005 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s lower suspensh arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,495 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024 10 Jun 202616 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,677 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,088 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022 10 Jun 202621 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,791 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
26 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,323 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020 10 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,882 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019 10 Jun 202617 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,124 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2018 10 Jun 202613 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,064 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2017 10 Jun 202613 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,006 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,662 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,258 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
26 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,488 MI
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SW08EVV was registered on 2008-05-31
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