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2009 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW09FBA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 15 Sep 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,503 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- tested in wet condition
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/outer (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,857 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,280 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- rear tyres worn inner edges
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- rear tyres worn inner edges
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,157 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,324 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021 12 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,919 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,982 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,315 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,822 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202613 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,380 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017 12 Jun 202613 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,887 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016 12 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,998 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,311 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,722 MI
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SW09FBA was registered on 2009-07-15
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