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A3 · Red

SM55 AMO
MOTExpired
MOT due6 May 2026
First reg25 Oct 2005
Mileage100,048 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 8 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 11 March 2026.

PASSED · 7 May 2025
Test date7 May 2025
Expiry6 May 2026
Test number303155210578
Mileage100,048 mi
FAILED · 2 May 2025
Test date2 May 2025
Expiry
Test number154675443742
Mileage100,046 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 27 Mar 2024
Test date27 Mar 2024
Expiry26 Mar 2025
Test number709586636334
Mileage95,868 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED · 1 Dec 2023
Test date1 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number869062819212
Mileage95,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension componets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2022
Test date6 Dec 2022
Expiry5 Dec 2023
Test number537639669606
Mileage94,051 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Edges Slightly Worn And Perished In Tread
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Perished In Tread
AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded
AdvisoryGeneral Under-body Corrosion - Rear
FAILED · 2 Dec 2022
Test date2 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number221008935576
Mileage94,037 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Edges Slightly Worn And Perished In Tread
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Perished In Tread
AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded
AdvisoryGeneral Under-body Corrosion - Rear
MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2021
Test date1 Dec 2021
Expiry30 Nov 2022
Test number514332296445
Mileage92,775 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2021
Test date22 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number386218787660
Mileage92,775 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2020
Test date17 Nov 2020
Expiry23 Nov 2021
Test number145916449452
Mileage91,539 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryfront suspension components corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 May 2019
Test date24 May 2019
Expiry23 Nov 2020
Test number802288137205
Mileage89,569 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 23 May 2019
Test date23 May 2019
Expiry
Test number676391835662
Mileage89,569 mi
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Sep 2018
Test date26 Sep 2018
Expiry25 Sep 2019
Test number339012996978
Mileage86,818 mi
PASSED · 26 Sep 2017
Test date26 Sep 2017
Expiry25 Sep 2018
Test number460273258704
Mileage83,345 mi
Advisorysteering rack has a small oil leak starting at ram end
PASSED · 29 Sep 2016
Test date29 Sep 2016
Expiry28 Oct 2017
Test number272280243778
Mileage78,095 mi
FAILED · 28 Sep 2016
Test date28 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number227154579112
Mileage78,095 mi
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer rotten (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
PASSED · 20 Oct 2015
Test date20 Oct 2015
Expiry28 Oct 2016
Test number827333346966
Mileage73,153 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 23 Oct 2014
Test date23 Oct 2014
Expiry28 Oct 2015
Test number737756394201
Mileage68,363 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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 10 Oct 2013
Test date10 Oct 2013
Expiry28 Oct 2014
Test number977393283249
Mileage62,646 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
PASSED · 26 Oct 2012
Test date26 Oct 2012
Expiry28 Oct 2013
Test number527600602334
Mileage56,879 mi
FAILED · 25 Oct 2012
Test date25 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number509939192247
Mileage56,878 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 28 Oct 2011
Test date28 Oct 2011
Expiry28 Oct 2012
Test number959571701347
Mileage51,727 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 22 Oct 2010
Test date22 Oct 2010
Expiry28 Oct 2011
Test number474455490255
Mileage48,410 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PASSED · 29 Oct 2009
Test date29 Oct 2009
Expiry28 Oct 2010
Test number633962509302
Mileage41,653 mi
PASSED · 24 Oct 2008
Test date24 Oct 2008
Expiry25 Oct 2009
Test number370258398225
Mileage31,986 mi
User Enteredrear registration plate starting to get water marked