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SW57KXV
2008 AUDI A3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW57KXV
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 24 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 165,758 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,300 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray fitted
21 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,907 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
21 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 147,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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)
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,718 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,408 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,977 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,471 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,540 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,396 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,864 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,115 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,153 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 9 Jun 202618 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,904 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2015 9 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,352 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014 9 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,661 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013 9 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,937 MI
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SW57KXV was registered on 2008-01-09
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