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YC55SWJ
2005 AUDI A3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration YC55SWJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
15 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,437 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 104,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,387 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing slightly corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 87,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,669 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 80,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,291 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine covers & under trays fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- engine covers & under trays fitted
20 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,495 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2022 20 Mar 202119 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,152 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
14 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,176 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020 14 Mar 20195 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,348 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019 5 Mar 201820 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,363 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018 20 Mar 201720 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,188 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front has cuts in inside sidewall not deep enough to see cords
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front has cuts in inside sidewall not deep enough to see cords
16 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,613 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 16 Oct 201419 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,075 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,458 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013 20 Sep 201212 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,268 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012 12 Oct 201111 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,729 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2011 18 Oct 201018 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,585 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010 15 Oct 200920 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,564 MI
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YC55SWJ was registered on 2005-10-19
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