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2010 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW10CYS
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2010
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 02 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 178,289 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,069 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2025 14 Jun 202626 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,705 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front slight play at wheel
- Rear Rear sub frame surface corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Main arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight play at wheel
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Rear sub frame surface corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,979 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,305 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,120 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,187 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake binding slightly
- undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components
- rear lower track control arms corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,808 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension lower arms corroded
- undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components
- Offside Rear brake pads low and evidence that the brake has been binding
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,289 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s front tyres wearing unevenly
- rear suspension arms corroded
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,947 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017 14 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear tyres wearing on outer edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,619 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2017 14 Jun 20263 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,955 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016 14 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,247 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,629 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW10CYS was registered on 2010-05-28
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