W17HOT - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
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The Audi A3, often referred to simply as the A3, is a compact executive car renowned for its blend of performance, style, and advanced technology. Manufactured by the German automaker Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, the A3 has been a staple in the premium hatchback segment since its debut in 1996. Known for its high-quality interior, refined driving dynamics, and innovative features, the A3 has evolved through multiple generations, with the latest models offering efficient engines and cutting-edge connectivity. Introduced in various body styles, including hatchback and saloon, the A3 continues to appeal to drivers seeking a sophisticated yet practical vehicle. Its reputation for reliability and engineering excellence makes it a popular choice among those looking for a premium compact car.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This is a 2005 Audi A3, registered W17HOT, first registered in September 2005. It has a blue exterior and is powered by a 1896cc diesel engine, with CO2 emissions of 138 g/km. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 5 November 2024 and valid until 8 November 2025. The recorded mileage is 132,203 miles. The MOT included advisories such as worn suspension bushes, thinning front brake pads, deteriorated brake hoses, and corroded rear coil springs. No major faults were noted, and the vehicle remains roadworthy.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 05 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,203 mi
Expires: 08 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 04 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,201 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 26 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,779 mi
Expires: 08 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 26 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,779 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,818 mi
Expires: 08 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
- Advisory Both rear tyres cracks on tread
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 04 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,818 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
- Advisory Both rear tyres cracks on tread
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 05 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,360 mi
Expires: 08 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Both rear tyres small cracks on tread
Failed - 05 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,360 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Both rear tyres small cracks on tread
Passed - 19 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,570 mi
Expires: 08 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Failed - 19 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,570 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Passed - 30 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,362 mi
Expires: 08 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 30 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,356 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 02 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,115 mi
Expires: 08 November 2019
Failed - 02 November 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,115 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 03 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,388 mi
Expires: 08 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 03 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,434 mi
Expires: 08 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 03 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,433 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 05 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,644 mi
Expires: 08 November 2016
Passed - 06 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,926 mi
Expires: 08 November 2015
Passed - 07 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,426 mi
Expires: 08 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 08 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,958 mi
Expires: 08 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 03 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,304 mi
Expires: 08 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 03 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,304 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 03 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,319 mi
Expires: 08 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 09 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,539 mi
Expires: 08 November 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 27 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,501 mi
Expires: 26 March 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 12 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,290 mi
Expires: 19 September 2009
Failed - 11 September 2008 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,281 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for W17HOT?
The MOT expires on 08 November 2025.
What is the tax status of W17HOT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of W17HOT?
This is a 2005 AUDI A3 in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of W17HOT?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.