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SW55EPV
2006 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW55EPV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,668 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- under body corrosion
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
28 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- under body corrosion
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,832 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 154,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,102 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,756 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,345 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,978 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,247 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension bushes perished / worn
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,426 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,994 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,593 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,507 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,997 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,196 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,285 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,950 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,263 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,669 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202619 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
4 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,691 MI
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SW55EPV was registered on 2006-01-12
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