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VO53SWY
2003 AUDI A3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1968cc
General Information
- Registration VO53SWY
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
7 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 124,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning not working (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,161 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,532 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020 9 Jun 202614 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,737 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre bald on the inside edge
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,183 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake discs corroded ( from lack of use )
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,776 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016 9 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory 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)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,763 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 9 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,763 MI
9 Jun 202624 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,017 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 9 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,107 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,414 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 9 Jun 202611 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
23 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,037 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 9 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,673 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009 9 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,175 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 9 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,885 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VO53SWY was registered on 2003-11-18
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