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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc

T453 TCAMOT history

T453 TCA is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2024
Mileage
173,260 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 TCA was last recorded at 173,260 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 1,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,679 miles · 27 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,581 miles
Average per year
5,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,260 miles
  • 2021 – 171,679 miles
  • 2020 – 171,652 miles
  • 2018 – 167,751 miles
  • 2016 – 167,120 miles
  • 2015 – 161,372 miles
  • 2014 – 153,704 miles
  • 2013 – 148,099 miles
  • 2012 – 142,226 miles
  • 2011 – 134,487 miles
  • 2010 – 124,530 miles
  • 2009 – 113,898 miles
  • 2008 – 102,951 miles
  • 2007 – 90,562 miles
  • 2006 – 76,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,260 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,260 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,260 miles
    Test number
    355134134199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,679 miles (+27)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    171,679 miles
    Test number
    399332518203
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass171,652 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    171,652 miles
    Test number
    809052110420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,751 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    167,751 miles
    Test number
    708074956738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,120 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    167,120 miles
    Test number
    997852019077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,372 miles (+7,668)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    161,372 miles
    Test number
    378710295147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,704 miles (+5,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,704 miles
    Test number
    576698084175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass148,099 miles (+64)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    659106693108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear suspention arm rubber bushes slightly perished
    • NoteSlight corrosion around rear fuel tank strap
  9. Fail148,035 miles (+5,809)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,035 miles
    Test number
    155642393185
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear suspention arm rubber bushes slightly perished
    • NoteSlight corrosion around rear fuel tank strap
  10. Pass142,226 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    142,226 miles
    Test number
    977352612297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,086 miles (+7,599)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,086 miles
    Test number
    875798102283
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  12. Fail134,487 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,487 miles
    Test number
    546273611214
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass134,487 miles (+9,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,487 miles
    Test number
    618313311225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass124,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    273620500247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail124,530 miles (+10,632)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,530 miles
    Test number
    142456190169
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass113,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    113,898 miles
    Test number
    353798689192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,898 miles (+10,947)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,898 miles
    Test number
    983647089169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  18. Pass102,951 miles (+12,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    500149688191
    • 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)
  19. Pass90,562 miles (+14,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    250610177119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,059 miles
    Test number
    424434846155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T453 TCA

Does T453 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T453 TCA expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T453 TCA?
The MOT on T453 TCA expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T453 TCA done?
T453 TCA was recorded at 173,260 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
Has T453 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 TCA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on T453 TCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T453 TCA find?
T453 TCA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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