
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass51,051 miles (+9,413)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 51,051 miles
- Test number
- 912130683502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,638 miles (+9,699)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 41,638 miles
- Test number
- 405951965918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,939 miles (+9,359)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 31,939 miles
- Test number
- 919341183353
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass18,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 18,453 miles
- Test number
- 766757753115
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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