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2012 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW12XUU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,031 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,989 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2025 14 Jun 202616 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,582 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2024 14 Jun 202614 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,931 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023 14 Jun 202622 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,243 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust heat shield loose
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,165 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021 14 Jun 202622 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,180 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,839 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,822 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp heavily corroded
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,785 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 28,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 19,684 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (3.5.1i)
12 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 18,652 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 14 Jun 202611 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 18,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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SW12XUU was registered on 2012-03-01
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