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2011 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW11GVL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,370 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe corroded
- Front tyres wearing on edges
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 99,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing on edges
- Rear subframe corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,440 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front tyre damaged on edges
2 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front tyre damaged on edges
24 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,273 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,806 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,905 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,353 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021 9 Jun 20264 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,617 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,932 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019 9 Jun 202625 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,789 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres severely worn on inner shoulders (Tracking recommended)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)
- Engine cover & under trays fitted
- Both front tyres severely perished/splitting
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40-18 92y (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On wear indicators + inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer shoulders very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)
- Engine cover & under trays fitted
- Both front tyres severely worn on inner shoulders (Tracking recommended)
- Both front & O/S/R tyre severely perished/splitting
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,161 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under Shield Fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking (4.1.E.1)
- Engine Cover Fitted
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,081 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016 9 Jun 20262 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,300 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015 9 Jun 20264 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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SW11GVL was registered on 2011-07-15
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