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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW57KYC
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 11 Oct 2025
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,321 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sub-frame and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat base missing (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs corroded
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (slightly damaged) (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,442 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,723 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,564 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear subframe very scaby
11 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,632 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- advise n/s/f tyre /condition
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,498 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory 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))
19 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,204 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019 9 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,663 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,021 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,906 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,538 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 9 Jun 202614 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,109 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 9 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,799 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
30 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 16,242 MI
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SW57KYC was registered on 2008-01-09
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