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SW53FGX
2004 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FGX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,183 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 194,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 188,011 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 188,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not sitting properly (5.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 178,085 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 178,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 166,479 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Tyre's inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Body has slight corrosion Both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Lower Hand brake efficiency only just met required
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,950 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,820 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,198 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202624 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,756 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,577 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,931 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,055 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202622 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,623 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,008 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,008 MI
13 Jun 202628 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,587 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202628 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,668 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202628 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW53FGX was registered on 2004-01-01
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