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SW51BFY
2001 AUDI A3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration SW51BFY
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
9
Passes
7
Failures
56.25%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,601 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,449 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,978 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 121,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,603 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 11 Jun 202618 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 119,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
19 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,814 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
17 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 114,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,315 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2010 11 Jun 202621 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 103,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,139 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2009 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 119,858 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 119,858 MI
11 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 108,870 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2007 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 108,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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SW51BFY was registered on 2001-10-04
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