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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW12FHL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 23 Mar 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 141,020 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
19 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 141,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust heat shield insecure
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
11 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,205 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,297 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,770 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,645 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2023 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,576 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,096 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,128 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,593 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019 9 Jun 20261 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,282 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 25,357 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017 9 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 17,216 MI
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SW12FHL was registered on 2012-06-08
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