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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

R389 ADMMOT history

R389 ADM is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 18 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

R389 ADM grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,405 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 ADM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 ADM was last recorded at 106,405 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,404 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,405 miles
  • 2025 – 95,902 miles
  • 2023 – 83,233 miles
  • 2022 – 75,493 miles
  • 2021 – 65,598 miles
  • 2020 – 56,974 miles
  • 2019 – 51,051 miles
  • 2018 – 41,638 miles
  • 2017 – 31,939 miles
  • 2016 – 22,580 miles
  • 2015 – 18,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,405 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,405 miles
    Test number
    181853657949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail106,404 miles (+10,502)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,404 miles
    Test number
    246404027616
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,902 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,902 miles
    Test number
    739263941662
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail95,877 miles (+12,644)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    982828472774
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass83,233 miles (+7,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,233 miles
    Test number
    686655658605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass75,493 miles (+9,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    792383627827
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust joint sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Large scratch across plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass65,598 miles (+8,624)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    889367169184
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just met minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers have light corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass56,974 miles (+5,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,974 miles
    Test number
    126254323006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass51,051 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    912130683502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,638 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,638 miles
    Test number
    405951965918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,939 miles (+9,359)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    919341183353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,580 miles (+4,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,580 miles
    Test number
    130413821861
    • AdvisoryLoad rating on tyres are diffrent
  13. Pass18,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,453 miles
    Test number
    766757753115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,453 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,453 miles
    Test number
    706458697417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about R389 ADM

Does R389 ADM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 ADM is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 ADM?
The MOT on R389 ADM is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 ADM done?
R389 ADM was recorded at 106,405 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,578 miles a year.
Has R389 ADM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 ADM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on R389 ADM 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 R389 ADM find?
R389 ADM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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