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SW57BVM
2007 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW57BVM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 27 Mar 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,282 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
15 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) 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
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s/r brake backplate corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- slight blow centre exhaust
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,654 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,742 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,078 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022 10 Jun 20265 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,618 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wipers streaky
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyre valves slightly cracked
3 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction began flashing during emissions test (8.2.2.2 (g)) 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
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 **CHALKED** (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front wipers streaky
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- all 4 tyre valves slightly perished/cracked
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,626 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,538 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated Perished and split (7.2.4c)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside rear brake binding slightly
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,534 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202624 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,545 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 10 Jun 202624 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- center exhaust sleeve corroded and cracked open
- nail in offside rear tyre
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,773 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 10 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,555 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,802 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,873 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 10 Jun 202628 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,024 MI
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SW57BVM was registered on 2007-10-27
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