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Audi A4

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T537 CFCMOT history

T537 CFC is a purple petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 187,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
187,824 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T537 CFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T537 CFC was last recorded at 187,824 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 6,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,890 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,934 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,824 miles
  • 2022 – 180,890 miles
  • 2018 – 171,566 miles
  • 2017 – 170,661 miles
  • 2016 – 169,797 miles
  • 2015 – 167,671 miles
  • 2014 – 161,501 miles
  • 2013 – 153,613 miles
  • 2012 – 132,541 miles
  • 2011 – 122,631 miles
  • 2010 – 112,110 miles
  • 2009 – 104,426 miles
  • 2008 – 97,589 miles
  • 2007 – 89,889 miles
  • 2006 – 81,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,824 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower link arm bush has excessive wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer most clip missing and gaiter beginning to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Rear mounting strap heavily corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Heavy corrosion to front subframe/suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall heavily perished and cut cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from nearside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail187,824 miles (+6,934)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,824 miles
    Test number
    390775718298
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower link arm bush has excessive wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer most clip missing and gaiter beginning to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Rear mounting strap heavily corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Heavy corrosion to front subframe/suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall heavily perished and cut cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from nearside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass180,890 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    180,890 miles
    Test number
    660503736064
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  3. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    387311524048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    100537410676
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    614470537032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    624799272448
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass171,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,566 miles
    Test number
    950041409358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail171,566 miles (+905)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,566 miles
    Test number
    984121339419
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass170,661 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    170,661 miles
    Test number
    459693670690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail170,651 miles (+834)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,651 miles
    Test number
    139216364063
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass169,817 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    169,817 miles
    Test number
    620157328035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail169,797 miles (+2,126)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,797 miles
    Test number
    102456843281
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass167,671 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    167,671 miles
    Test number
    850702073738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,637 miles (+6,136)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,637 miles
    Test number
    507996073792
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint right (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bush perished

  15. Fail161,501 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,501 miles
    Test number
    579516674239
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass161,501 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,501 miles
    Test number
    687566974233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass153,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,613 miles
    Test number
    187922113112
    • NoteEmmision slow to respond

  18. Fail153,613 miles (+21,072)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,613 miles
    Test number
    265992113484
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmmision slow to respond

  19. Pass132,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    558866172040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,541 miles (+9,910)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,541 miles
    Test number
    398048962038
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass122,631 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,631 miles
    Test number
    708767421297
    • NoteOffside lower front ball joint dust cover split

  22. Fail122,631 miles (+10,521)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,631 miles
    Test number
    127553421286
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside lower front ball joint dust cover split

  23. Pass112,110 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    323705020217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,101 miles (+7,675)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,101 miles
    Test number
    713332020265
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on underside of vehicle but not holed at present

  25. Pass104,426 miles (+6,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    354602929426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass97,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    483073798197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,589 miles (+7,700)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    141141098115
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass89,889 miles (+8,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,889 miles
    Test number
    592470807271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass81,031 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    490484146187
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass80,695 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    681654876001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail80,688 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,688 miles
    Test number
    164082476466
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEmissions not tested due to fuel leak

Questions about T537 CFC

Does T537 CFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T537 CFC expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T537 CFC?
The MOT on T537 CFC expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T537 CFC done?
T537 CFC was recorded at 187,824 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has T537 CFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T537 CFC has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T537 CFC 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 T537 CFC find?
T537 CFC failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower link arm bush has excessive wear.; nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer most clip missing and gaiter beginning to split, and 9 more.

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