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2008 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW57LXA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Mar 2021
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 180,530 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear disc pitted
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,720 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,902 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,409 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,830 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
8 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Offside rear tyre cut on outer wall close to cords
- Nearside rear tyre smooth on inner edge
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,384 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202622 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,753 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,289 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 12 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,821 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 12 Jun 202621 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,616 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,952 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW57LXA was registered on 2008-01-29
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