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SW55HLA
2006 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW55HLA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 01 Apr 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
23 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 208,426 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 202,490 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 202,490 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 189,784 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill ns and os (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,593 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,578 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023 11 Jun 20262 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,380 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,788 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,788 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,860 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,459 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,140 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202630 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,303 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,545 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,014 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,887 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,022 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202614 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,957 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,478 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202610 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,998 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2010Advisory 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)
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SW55HLA was registered on 2006-01-26
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