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SW09ULU
2009 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW09ULU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2009
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
30 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,109 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 177,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (below rad expansion tank see from under side ) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s LOW (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill n/s poor condition (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 171,112 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,749 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,692 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,990 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,179 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fog lamp mounts broken but still secure and working
- Both steering rack track arms have slight play
7 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Fog lamp mounts broken but still secure and working
- Both steering rack track arms have slight play
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,440 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018 11 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,421 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,442 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,904 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,727 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,429 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202625 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,938 MI
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SW09ULU was registered on 2009-06-29
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