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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW54OAP
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 29 May 2024
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 210,242 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 210,242 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,485 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,114 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2022Advisory 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))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,114 MI
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))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,765 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2021 9 Jun 20265 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,032 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,115 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,115 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,891 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak LEAKING FROM EGR VALVE / COOLER ()
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak LEAKING FROM EGR VALVE / COOLER ()
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,331 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- parking brake 16%
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,747 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,767 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 9 Jun 20265 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- 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)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,288 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,283 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2013 9 Jun 20263 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,486 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 9 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,246 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,134 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 9 Jun 20267 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,840 MI
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SW54OAP was registered on 2005-02-01
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