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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW08RFE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Sep 2025
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,161 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,731 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody corroded
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,549 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023 11 Jun 20268 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,217 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded
- under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,309 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,402 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,996 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- rear exhaust heat sheild loose
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,695 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,409 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,877 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,253 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 11 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,145 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 11 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,922 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 11 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,717 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08RFE was registered on 2008-07-18
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