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SW09CKL
2009 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW09CKL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 16 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
17 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,428 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,525 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear suspension corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear suspension corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,542 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,903 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,792 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,814 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisey (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisey (5.3.2 (c))
28 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisey (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisey (5.3.2 (c))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,964 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisey (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noisey (5.3.2 (c))
21 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,218 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre stepping and wearing low on inner edge
- center exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded
- both rear tyres starting to perish
- both front tyres wearing on edges
- Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,335 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall. but not showing cords
- o/s/r tyre starting to step on inner edge + has cut in tyre but not showing cords
- center exhaust clamp corroded
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,818 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers sun visor clip broken but not affecting drivers view of road
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,610 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,604 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015 7 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,749 MI
7 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,749 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 7 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,887 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SW09CKL was registered on 2009-06-08
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