MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn centr bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parkbrake efficiency 16%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front exhaust pipe to cat with a slight blow and fouling on gearbox
nearside front 195/65/15 tyre and offside rear cracking/perished
rear fuel pipes corroded
rear reg lights dull
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel filter has corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear discs pitted
small chips on front screen
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs slightly pitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear discs slightly pitted
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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P53 KKV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1996 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 101,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P53 KKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P53 KKV is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 August 1996.
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