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SW61GKJ
2012 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration SW61GKJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,034 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sub frame & associated componenets corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sub frame & associated componenets corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,783 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 130,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Under tray insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,203 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
18 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,743 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Insides both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,252 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attaching suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front shock absorbers corroded
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front shock absorbers corroded
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attaching suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven inner shoulder/225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,428 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,092 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020 8 Jun 20268 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,082 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,536 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,919 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen cracked
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,385 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2017 8 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,149 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016 8 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 29,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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SW61GKJ was registered on 2012-01-20
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