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SW54OEH
2004 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
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- Registration SW54OEH
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 74,537 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
16 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 74,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) 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 Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,779 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,549 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside is covered in body shoots
13 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside is covered in body shoots
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,370 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension corroded.
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At center section. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension corroded.
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,664 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2023 10 Jun 202622 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,873 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and wing repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possibly flex section ? (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and wing repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,676 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn and smeary. (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,334 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative
- mileage displayed is a palindrome.
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,002 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 10 Jun 202613 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake application uneven slow to apply - imbalance recorded (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,495 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202623 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 30,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake application uneven slow to apply and poorer than nearside (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,685 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015 10 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 21,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,987 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 19,987 MI
10 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,135 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 10 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,736 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 10 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 17,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,911 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,782 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,839 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,243 MI
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SW54OEH was registered on 2004-11-27
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