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2009 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW09UJF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 19 Dec 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,233 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit and outer tyre wall damaged but not to cord (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Strut top mount deteriorated but secure
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated But preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Upper Strut top mount deteriorated but secure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR/ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,282 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,123 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
9 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,306 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,979 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,048 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired bolt insecure (2.4.A.2) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,353 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,614 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202625 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,700 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,242 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 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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SW09UJF was registered on 2009-03-02
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