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SW12EAE
2012 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW12EAE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,268 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak engine
- rear suspension arms corroded
- oil leak gearbox
6 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension arms corroded
- oil leak gearbox
- oil leak engine
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,396 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak engine
- offside rear discs corroded
7 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,396 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 Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak engine
- offside rear discs corroded
17 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,416 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,895 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer C.V JOINT NOISY/WORN (CAN HEAR ON ROAD TEST)
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and joint noisey when turning (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,812 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven
- nearside rear anti roll link slight play
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,008 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 16 Jun 20263 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,836 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak gearbox area
3 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 66,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak gearbox area
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,405 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019 16 Jun 20268 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,994 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,698 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 40,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,986 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside door mirror glass broken
20 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,180 MI
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SW12EAE was registered on 2012-05-24
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