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SW54BHZ
2004 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW54BHZ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,345 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear suspension arm bushes splitting /perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,569 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,445 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 90,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,320 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear shock absorber shrouds detached
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shock absorber shrouds detached
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,778 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear this tyre is perishing. 205.55.16 91V
- engine management light is on.
14 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 79,771 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)
- Nearside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear this tyre is perishing. 205.55.16 91V
- engine management light is on.
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,129 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,351 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre side wall inner and outer indicate tyre has been driven on flat/under inflated
- 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)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,857 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202610 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,023 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 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)
10 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory 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)
22 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.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)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,593 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,381 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
2 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,989 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 12 Jun 202610 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
22 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,737 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2010 12 Jun 202617 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,149 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2009 12 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,214 MI
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SW54BHZ was registered on 2004-11-25
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