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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW57KYR
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 08 Feb 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,901 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,206 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not operational (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,923 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,463 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side mirror glass cracked
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,673 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wing damage
- Under body covers fitted not allowing full inspections of some items
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less then 10mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wing damage
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn ans has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under body covers fitted not allowing full inspections of some items
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Side mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less then 10mm in size (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,749 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,015 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,406 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,165 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017 9 Jun 20264 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,519 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016 9 Jun 20262 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,719 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015 9 Jun 202611 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,694 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014 9 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,875 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,937 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,490 MI
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SW57KYR was registered on 2008-01-12
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