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SW09FBE
2009 AUDI A3
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW09FBE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 09 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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126 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 163,308 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front cooling fan damaged and insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 163,308 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front cooling fan damaged and insecure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 163,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- cooling fan damaged and insecure
- brake pad warning light on
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,899 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside side repeator light slightly dim
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides at rear (4.4.3 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,636 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Massive Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 2 mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,670 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,348 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated repaired with sealer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- covers fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,184 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
1 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also brake binding ! may need caliper?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,045 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- tailgate catch assembly is deterioted
- rear subframe assembly is heavily corroded
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe assembly is heavily corroded
- tailgate catch assembly is deterioted
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,848 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019 12 Jun 202629 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,324 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also worn on inner edge and is cracking (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear washer inop
- centre exhaust clamp snapped
30 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,962 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202630 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17w (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,152 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,005 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202615 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,279 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202621 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,597 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW09FBE was registered on 2009-06-30
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