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SW54FOD
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW54FOD
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,539 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Fuel system component leaking at fuel cooler (7.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,450 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,855 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2017 10 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,077 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,481 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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)
7 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 119,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,845 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,344 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
22 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,652 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012 10 Jun 202617 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
7 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,119 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2011 10 Jun 20267 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,119 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2011 10 Jun 202619 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,760 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,383 MI
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SW54FOD was registered on 2005-01-06
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