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2005 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW55AHJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Mar 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,833 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested exhaust leaking heavily (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,237 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,422 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2021 9 Jun 202617 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,914 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,553 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,553 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,790 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,023 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2017 9 Jun 202626 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,729 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202627 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,527 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,391 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 9 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,704 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 9 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,195 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2011 9 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
18 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,892 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2010 9 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,143 MI
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SW55AHJ was registered on 2005-12-01
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