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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW12EAA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,779 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front and rear suspension system corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear suspension system corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,271 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and rear suspension corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,933 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,449 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front and rear suspensions system corroded
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,646 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022 14 Jun 20261 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,940 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2021 14 Jun 202615 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,667 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,990 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,741 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre exhaust clamp corroded
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,836 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,345 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW12EAA was registered on 2012-05-23
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