MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,749 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on nearside (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on inner side wall, but no cords showing at time of test
offside of steering rack damp
play in the nearside front track rod end
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on nearside (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre heavily perished and cracked on inner side wall, but no cords showing at time of test
offside of steering rack damp
play in the nearside front track rod end
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
crack to nearside of windscreen but not in drivers view of the road
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no tyre valve caps fitted
offside rear tyre is slightly perished
slight oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
some corrosion to front bulkhead area
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edeges
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Small amount of play in suspension arms(front) both sides
both headlamps have poor beam pattern and were low(adjusted)
o/s rear lamp assy cracked
possible pin hole in o/s cv gaiter
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chip to screen
play in steering
track rod end joints slight play
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chip to screen
play in steering
track rod end joints slight play
front pads getting low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front indicator faded † †pads low † †slight play in both rear wheel bearings † †
o/s steering rack gaiter slightly loose † †n/s/f upper suspenion arm rear bush perished and cracked † †o/s/f upper suspenion arm front bush perished and cracked † †
Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
both bfront indicators faded †both front upper suspension arms front bushes perished †front pads low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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P503 TCW is a 1996 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1996 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 131,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P503 TCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P503 TCW is a 1996 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 1996.
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