SW05BWU - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,055 mi
Expires: 16 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 17 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,667 mi
Expires: 16 January 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear General underside corrosion
Failed - 17 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,667 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear General underside corrosion
Passed - 21 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,432 mi
Expires: 20 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 21 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,432 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 20 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,365 mi
Expires: 20 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,256 mi
Expires: 20 November 2021
Passed - 30 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,755 mi
Expires: 29 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 05 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,521 mi
Expires: 08 October 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 03 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,758 mi
Expires: 08 October 2018
Passed - 24 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,740 mi
Expires: 08 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Front brake discs worn
- Advisory Both front tyres are worn on inner edges and are on 2mm of tread
Passed - 23 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,929 mi
Expires: 08 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Failed - 23 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,929 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 15 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,076 mi
Expires: 08 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Failed - 11 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,049 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 09 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,768 mi
Expires: 08 October 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 21 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,475 mi
Expires: 08 October 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 07 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,478 mi
Expires: 08 October 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 08 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,107 mi
Expires: 08 October 2011
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 09 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,574 mi
Expires: 08 October 2010
Failed - 09 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,574 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 07 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,588 mi
Expires: 06 October 2009
Passed - 15 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,846 mi
Expires: 18 May 2009
Failed - 14 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,846 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SW05BWU?
The MOT expires on 16 January 2026.
What is the tax status of SW05BWU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of SW05BWU?
This is a 2005 AUDI A3 in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SW05BWU?
This vehicle produces 150 g/km of CO2 emissions.