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SW56AAO
2006 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW56AAO
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,063 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear 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))
3 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,306 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- offside rear bush
- offside rear brake disc back plate insecure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside steering rack end
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
21 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside steering rack end
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- offside rear bush
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,008 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,276 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018 10 Jun 20264 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,287 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,806 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016 10 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,379 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,390 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,468 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202630 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,497 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2012 10 Jun 20268 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,583 MI
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SW56AAO was registered on 2006-11-27
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