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2011 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration SW61EEM
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 28 Oct 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,619 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- both front wheel arch liners and bumper lower trim slightly loose.
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,809 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,748 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- rear subframe corroded
- offside headlight misted up inside.
- offside front outer c.v boot deteriorated
- engine oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- engine oil leak
- offside front outer c.v boot deteriorated
- offside headlight misted up inside.
13 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,154 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,442 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,037 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021 7 Jun 20265 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 121,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,246 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,691 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019 7 Jun 202610 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,310 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear 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)
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,483 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 7 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,089 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Unable to test emmisions due to Audi software
16 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Unable to test emmisions due to Audi software
17 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,465 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW61EEM was registered on 2011-12-01
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