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SW55FWZ
2006 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW55FWZ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 14 Jul 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,574 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,803 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022 9 Jun 202612 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,803 MI
9 Jun 202620 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,820 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2021 9 Jun 202620 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 156,820 MI
9 Jun 202629 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,405 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,459 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
29 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 148,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,386 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,386 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,206 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017 9 Jun 202622 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,902 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,361 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,046 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,442 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,471 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 9 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Dangerous
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,725 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
5 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,534 MI
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SW55FWZ was registered on 2006-01-13
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