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GBYB12BFU

AUDI A3

2012 · BLACK · DIESEL · 156,393 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-07-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-01● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition17 MOT tests · 11 passed

MOT History — 17 tests · 11 passed · 6 failed

PASS2 July 2026
156,393 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS5 July 2024
152,166 mi
FAIL4 July 2024
152,166 mi
  • MAJORRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJORNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MINOROffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached strut top bearing disintegrated (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS20 June 2023
144,899 mi
  • ADVISORYfront wipers smearing
  • ADVISORYdamage to nearside door mirror glass
  • ADVISORYwear to front brake discs
  • ADVISORYoffside front brake pads worn very low
  • ADVISORYoffside rear tyre worn substantially low on inner edge
  • ADVISORYoffside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
  • MINORNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAIL12 June 2023
144,899 mi
  • ADVISORYfront wipers smearing
  • ADVISORYdamage to nearside door mirror glass
  • MAJORNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYwear to front brake discs
  • ADVISORYoffside front brake pads worn very low
  • ADVISORYoffside rear tyre worn substantially low on inner edge
  • ADVISORYoffside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
  • MINORNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASS24 January 2022
135,638 mi
  • ADVISORYdamage to nearside door mirror
  • MINORSide repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))
  • ADVISORYwear to front brake discs
  • ADVISORYfront brake pads worn low
  • ADVISORYoffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
  • MINORNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAIL24 January 2022
135,638 mi
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYdamage to nearside door mirror
  • MINORSide repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))
  • ADVISORYwear to front brake discs
  • ADVISORYfront brake pads worn low
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • ADVISORYoffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
  • MINORNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASS2 September 2020
126,516 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL2 September 2020
126,516 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASS1 August 2019
115,268 mi
  • ADVISORYnearside rear tyre worn to limits
  • ADVISORYrear brake pads worn very low
  • ADVISORYoffside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge
PASS9 July 2018
104,813 mi
FAIL9 July 2018
104,813 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS13 July 2017
97,854 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre
PASS15 December 2016
92,458 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS19 April 2016
78,732 mi
  • ADVISORYo/s/r tire getting low on tread
PASS20 May 2015
51,757 mi
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear tyres starting to perish in tread grooves.
FAIL20 May 2015
51,757 mi
  • PRSNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDBoth rear tyres starting to perish in tread grooves.

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
AUDI
Model
A3
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,598 cc
Year
2012
First registered
2012-06
CO₂ emissions
109 g/km
Tax due
2027-07-01
MOT expiry
2027-07-01
Recorded mileage
156,393 mi

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