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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW08HHC
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 203,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Strut/ inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,318 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2024 13 Jun 20264 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,946 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,309 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2022 13 Jun 20265 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,499 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2021 13 Jun 20265 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,499 MI
13 Jun 20262 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,248 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both rear shock shrouds detached
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements low effort park brake (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both rear shock shrouds detached
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,581 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s rear shock absorber weather shield insecure
- small cut on n/s front outer sidewall not exposing ply or cord
- centre exhaust clamps very rusty
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,436 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018 13 Jun 202620 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,436 MI
13 Jun 20264 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,975 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 13 Jun 202622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,921 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,847 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,371 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 13 Jun 20269 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,038 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 13 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,236 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 13 Jun 202611 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW08HHC was registered on 2008-05-24
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