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SW53CFV
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW53CFV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
21
Passes
6
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,589 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension components slightly corroded
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,589 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear suspension components slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,699 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,699 MI
11 Jun 202624 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,615 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024 11 Jun 202621 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,696 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,230 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,088 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front bumper slight damaged /no sharp edge
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front bumper slight damaged /no sharp edge
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,902 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2020 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,764 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine and under body covers fitted
26 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,008 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nsf sill dented
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,878 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,846 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,524 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,318 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,537 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202617 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,367 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 11 Jun 20264 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,404 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,196 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
24 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,497 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,497 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,183 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,416 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2007 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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SW53CFV was registered on 2003-11-20
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