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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW12CAU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Electric
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 27 Apr 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 102,571 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear seat belt not inspected due to child seat fitted
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 102,570 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
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear seat belt not inspected due to child seat fitted
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,814 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,273 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,414 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023 17 Jun 20266 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,525 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,016 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022 17 Jun 202616 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,332 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,290 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover.
- under shields.
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,307 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2019 17 Jun 202614 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,422 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
14 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 41,422 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.
21 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,482 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017 17 Jun 20265 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,246 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2016Reason(s) for failure
- both o/s & n/s rear tyres have worn uneaven on inner treads also worn to 2mm tread depth Dangerous
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SW12CAU was registered on 2012-06-04
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