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VO53SWK
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3189cc
General Information
- Registration VO53SWK
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3189cc
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- Expires 14 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,510 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 206,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 200,931 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 194,607 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 194,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,881 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 188,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 185,021 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- sills corroding
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 180,917 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021 9 Jun 202610 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 180,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,655 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted to n/s/r - partial belt inspection.
- centre seat belt clasp not accessible - trapped under seat.
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 174,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted to n/s/r - partial belt inspection.
- centre seat belt clasp not accessible - trapped under seat.
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,794 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019 9 Jun 202615 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,792 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 9 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,582 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017 9 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 148,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,713 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 9 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,570 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 9 Jun 20261 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,647 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,325 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 9 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,221 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 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)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,894 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011 9 Jun 202611 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,042 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010 9 Jun 202617 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
7 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,362 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2009 9 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 9 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,686 MI
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VO53SWK was registered on 2003-11-27
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