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SW57BVA
2007 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW57BVA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2007
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,309 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,309 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,523 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,840 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- slight oil leak at gearbox
- rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front body damage
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak at gearbox
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Offside Front body damage
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,268 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The exhaust clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The exhaust clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,804 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive G/box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive G/box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,072 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Rubbing on inner wing (5.2.3 (l))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,149 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,450 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- some suspension componants corroded but no seriously weakened
- o/s/f wiper torn but clearing screen
- n/s/r disc heat damage
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,450 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- some suspension componants corroded but no seriously weakened
- o/s/f wiper torn but clearing screen
- n/s/r disc heat damage
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both sides top shocker covers adrift
18 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe and at rear joint (7.1.2)
- Rear both sides top shocker covers adrift
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,806 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both sides both top shocker covers adrift
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
8 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,806 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- Rear both sides both top shocker covers adrift
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,476 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear no plate mounting bracket slightly loose
- oil leak
- Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves cracked slightly (4.1.D.1e)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
1 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,476 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- oil leak
- Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves cracked slightly (4.1.D.1e)
- Rear no plate mounting bracket slightly loose
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,568 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 10 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,529 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2014 10 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,134 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2013 10 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,096 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012 10 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,119 MI
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SW57BVA was registered on 2007-10-25
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