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SW53FWM
2004 AUDI A3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FWM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 07 Aug 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 173,098 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear pads close to lowest limit of 1.5mm
23 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 173,098 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear pads close to lowest limit of 1.5mm
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,638 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
- plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
- Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,767 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,936 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
31 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,788 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,788 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
27 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,559 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,559 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,218 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013 13 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,478 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202612 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,669 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,631 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2010 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,828 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2009 13 Jun 202617 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,275 MI
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SW53FWM was registered on 2004-01-12
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