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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW12CVK
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 14 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 74,051 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 74,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 67,623 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 67,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 61,900 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 61,900 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 55,392 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024 17 Jun 202613 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,958 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes etc cannot be carried out
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,699 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023 17 Jun 202626 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 40,870 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022 17 Jun 202618 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 36,490 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021 17 Jun 202621 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,203 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020 17 Jun 202622 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 33,449 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 33,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 28,075 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both rear tyres badly perished
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 28,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both rear tyres badly perished
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 22,289 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres perished between treads
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 18,601 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre perished between the tread
- nail in offside rear tyre
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 14,312 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW12CVK was registered on 2012-05-18
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