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SW56CXX
2006 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW56CXX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
24 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,149 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,200 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,955 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,545 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,939 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020 11 Jun 202622 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,955 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,176 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp broken, middle silencer holed (7.1.2)
30 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,448 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some items
- Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
5 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,331 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,582 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,398 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,381 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,259 MI
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SW56CXX was registered on 2006-11-22
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