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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

98 DUGMOT history

98 DUG is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 325,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

98 DUG black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
325,937 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
21,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
98 DUG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

98 DUG was last recorded at 325,937 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
325,934 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
21,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 325,937 miles
  • 2025 – 317,127 miles
  • 2024 – 306,230 miles
  • 2023 – 282,792 miles
  • 2022 – 255,117 miles
  • 2021 – 226,030 miles
  • 2020 – 201,472 miles
  • 2019 – 174,172 miles
  • 2018 – 142,421 miles
  • 2017 – 119,192 miles
  • 2016 – 107,304 miles
  • 2015 – 92,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass325,937 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower arms on both sides have cracking and perishing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top Arm bushes cracked and perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top arm inner bush debonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass325,937 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    325,937 miles
    Test number
    509735571956
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower arms on both sides have cracking and perishing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top Arm bushes cracked and perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top arm inner bush debonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail325,934 miles (+8,807)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,934 miles
    Test number
    330276083196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Not attached at top (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower arms on both sides have cracking and perishing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top Arm bushes cracked and perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracking Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top arm inner bush debonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass317,127 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    317,127 miles
    Test number
    154551699038
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail317,127 miles (+10,897)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,127 miles
    Test number
    880941935337
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass306,230 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    306,230 miles
    Test number
    704313126689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail306,223 miles (+23,431)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,223 miles
    Test number
    983085802519
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass282,792 miles (+27,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    282,792 miles
    Test number
    164487225874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass255,117 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    255,117 miles
    Test number
    189393337374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail254,487 miles (+28,457)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,487 miles
    Test number
    604269908523
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn down to 1.6mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged on outer sidewall and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass226,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    226,030 miles
    Test number
    154693973575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail226,030 miles (+24,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,030 miles
    Test number
    762397396086
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  12. Pass201,472 miles (+27,300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    201,472 miles
    Test number
    167564745782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass174,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    174,172 miles
    Test number
    988923025167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail174,172 miles (+31,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,172 miles
    Test number
    817761348339
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  15. Pass142,421 miles (+23,229)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,421 miles
    Test number
    487034509424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,192 miles (+11,888)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,192 miles
    Test number
    812029195863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,304 miles (+14,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,304 miles
    Test number
    535976293421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and has a cut to cord below MOT requirement (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass92,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    156194785062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 98 DUG

What vehicle is registration 98 DUG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 98 DUG on a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 98 DUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 98 DUG is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 98 DUG?
The MOT on 98 DUG is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 98 DUG done?
98 DUG was recorded at 325,937 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 21,290 miles a year.
Has 98 DUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 98 DUG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 98 DUG 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 98 DUG find?
98 DUG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 12 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms on both sides have cracking and perishing bushes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes cracked and perishing both sides, and 9 more.

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