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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW12GYO
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 02 Aug 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 197,321 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2026 9 Jun 202631 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,751 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
- Slight corrosion front suspension struts, rear chassis legs/sub frame. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.
31 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 193,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres on inside. (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight corrosion front suspension struts, rear chassis legs/sub frame. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 191,288 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear chassis area corroded
- Rear subframe corroded
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,171 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 187,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,738 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,693 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021 9 Jun 20269 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,918 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,770 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,570 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 9 Jun 202615 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,665 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 9 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,134 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016 9 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 36,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
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SW12GYO was registered on 2012-06-20
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