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SW53BUF
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW53BUF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,196 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,997 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 159,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,991 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
18 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,164 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,306 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,102 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 140,969 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
25 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 140,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 137,800 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 137,800 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 133,769 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,519 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 122,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 105,116 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20265 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 105,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,449 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 91,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 77,510 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,222 MI
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SW53BUF was registered on 2003-10-22
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