SJ55ABO - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 6 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 31 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,262 mi
Expires: 30 October 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 27 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,260 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner cv bolt loose
Passed - 25 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,062 mi
Expires: 25 October 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 18 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,062 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 29 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,100 mi
Expires: 25 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed - 05 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,178 mi
Expires: 25 October 2023
Passed - 06 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,736 mi
Expires: 25 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 09 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,176 mi
Expires: 25 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 08 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,174 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 03 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,526 mi
Expires: 25 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 02 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,521 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 24 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,846 mi
Expires: 25 October 2019
Failed - 23 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,842 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed - 24 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,739 mi
Expires: 25 October 2018
Failed - 20 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,709 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 18 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,608 mi
Expires: 25 October 2017
Failed - 18 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,605 mi
Major Defects:
- Major front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Passed - 22 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,123 mi
Expires: 25 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 24 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,557 mi
Expires: 25 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 23 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,557 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,124 mi
Expires: 25 October 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 22 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,162 mi
Expires: 25 October 2013
Passed - 20 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,380 mi
Expires: 25 October 2012
Passed - 19 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,404 mi
Expires: 25 October 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 30 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,051 mi
Expires: 25 October 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 13 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,041 mi
Expires: 25 October 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SJ55ABO?
The MOT expires on 30 October 2026.
What is the tax status of SJ55ABO?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of SJ55ABO?
This is a 2005 AUDI A3 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1600cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SJ55ABO?
This vehicle produces 175 g/km of CO2 emissions.