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SW53LBK
2004 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW53LBK
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
12
Passes
10
Failures
54.55%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
26 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake fluid resevoir cap damaged
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- bonnet catch secondary lock defective
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,698 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- both rear backing plates corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel pipe leaking on fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- both rear backing plates corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,777 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre soft
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,679 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,108 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,217 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,478 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,331 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202629 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,156 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202629 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,156 MI
11 Jun 20262 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,031 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,031 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,198 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,198 MI
11 Jun 202630 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,921 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
30 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 33,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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SW53LBK was registered on 2004-01-15
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