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SW57LWZ
2008 AUDI A3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW57LWZ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 20 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,534 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 108,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,300 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components
- exhaust heatshield loose
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components
- exhaust heatshield loose
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,140 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- fuel cooler underneath vehicle damaged but not leaking
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,734 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2024 12 Jun 202620 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 98,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,417 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,874 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 74,663 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
6 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
7 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,524 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020 12 Jun 202616 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,555 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019 12 Jun 202625 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,801 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,735 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
22 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,922 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202630 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,240 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202629 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,068 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,550 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202618 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,203 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW57LWZ was registered on 2008-01-31
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