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AUDI

A3 · Grey

FR05 MCH
MOTValid
MOT due15 Nov 2026
First reg16 May 2007
Mileage74,992 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 November 2025.

PASSED · 29 Oct 2025
Test date29 Oct 2025
Expiry15 Nov 2026
Test number482879228248
Mileage74,992 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2024
Test date14 Nov 2024
Expiry15 Nov 2025
Test number654261064071
Mileage66,853 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components rusty
FAILED · 14 Nov 2024
Test date14 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number256652293015
Mileage66,850 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components rusty
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Nov 2023
Test date16 Nov 2023
Expiry15 Nov 2024
Test number108042080298
Mileage65,814 mi
Advisoryall brake discs rusty
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorysuspension components rusty
FAILED · 11 Nov 2023
Test date11 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number175960766768
Mileage65,811 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisoryall brake discs rusty
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisorysuspension components rusty
PASSED · 9 Nov 2022
Test date9 Nov 2022
Expiry11 Nov 2023
Test number589298887765
Mileage63,351 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED · 8 Nov 2022
Test date8 Nov 2022
Expiry
Test number162599300016
Mileage63,350 mi
MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at joint (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 12 Nov 2021
Test date12 Nov 2021
Expiry11 Nov 2022
Test number772181248552
Mileage58,798 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2021
Test date11 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number541046723778
Mileage58,798 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2020
Test date27 Oct 2020
Expiry26 Oct 2021
Test number175250247313
Mileage55,875 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2019
Test date17 Oct 2019
Expiry20 Oct 2020
Test number483909620180
Mileage54,042 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2018
Test date20 Oct 2018
Expiry20 Oct 2019
Test number155701800227
Mileage50,326 mi
Advisoryundertrays fitted
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Oct 2018
Test date19 Oct 2018
Expiry
Test number841564642983
Mileage50,325 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisoryundertrays fitted
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2017
Test date20 Oct 2017
Expiry20 Oct 2018
Test number262114213471
Mileage47,409 mi
PASSED · 21 Oct 2016
Test date21 Oct 2016
Expiry20 Oct 2017
Test number123495075682
Mileage44,374 mi
AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
PASSED · 19 Oct 2015
Test date19 Oct 2015
Expiry19 Oct 2016
Test number705445008771
Mileage39,646 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2015
Test date19 Oct 2015
Expiry
Test number746713220048
Mileage39,645 mi
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryCentre Front exhaust clamp broken
AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust heat shield inscure
PASSED · 20 Oct 2014
Test date20 Oct 2014
Expiry19 Oct 2015
Test number228563494252
Mileage36,329 mi
FAILED · 17 Oct 2014
Test date17 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number928360994220
Mileage36,392 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 14 Oct 2013
Test date14 Oct 2013
Expiry13 Oct 2014
Test number306617383269
Mileage33,441 mi
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 11 Oct 2013
Test date11 Oct 2013
Expiry
Test number319034483454
Mileage33,417 mi
FailNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry16 May 2013
Test number456646132159
Mileage27,525 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED · 15 May 2012
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry
Test number786246632185
Mileage27,525 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 9 May 2011
Test date9 May 2011
Expiry16 May 2012
Test number816679021156
Mileage23,016 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre punctured.
User EnteredBoth front tyres bald on inner edges.
PASSED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry16 May 2011
Test number571194830136
Mileage18,635 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre punctured.
FAILED · 14 May 2010
Test date14 May 2010
Expiry
Test number421044730122
Mileage18,635 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre punctured.