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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T489 DCDMOT history

T489 DCD is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 180,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
180,697 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 DCD was last recorded at 180,697 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,692 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,697 miles
  • 2023 – 174,995 miles
  • 2022 – 164,881 miles
  • 2021 – 160,966 miles
  • 2020 – 160,933 miles
  • 2015 – 160,849 miles
  • 2014 – 148,436 miles
  • 2011 – 139,820 miles
  • 2010 – 134,189 miles
  • 2009 – 126,425 miles
  • 2008 – 117,750 miles
  • 2007 – 106,706 miles
  • 2006 – 96,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,697 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,697 miles
    Test number
    866489667507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail180,692 miles (+5,697)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,692 miles
    Test number
    231256848313
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass174,995 miles (+47)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,995 miles
    Test number
    539188401047
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail174,948 miles (+10,067)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,948 miles
    Test number
    725196450078
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,881 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,881 miles
    Test number
    689400027754
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail164,878 miles (+3,912)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,878 miles
    Test number
    364497867738
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass160,966 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,966 miles
    Test number
    418826654620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail160,963 miles (+30)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,963 miles
    Test number
    898822826706
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body not fully secure side trim insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass160,933 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,933 miles
    Test number
    560825990266
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail160,933 miles (+84)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,933 miles
    Test number
    985978876975
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail160,849 miles (+12,413)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,849 miles
    Test number
    524510576889
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass148,436 miles (+8,616)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    148,436 miles
    Test number
    969612914324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  13. Pass139,820 miles (+5,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    139,820 miles
    Test number
    358713041413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass134,189 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    481246160262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake pad sensor wire broken
    • NoteRear number plate starting to detiorate

  15. Fail134,189 miles (+7,764)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    410296960261
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake pad sensor wire broken
    • NoteRear number plate starting to detiorate

  16. Pass126,425 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    126,425 miles
    Test number
    432324849230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,750 miles (+11,044)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    912948218268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass106,706 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,706 miles
    Test number
    923428407203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail106,633 miles (+10,386)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    390150407296
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass96,247 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    96,247 miles
    Test number
    953598606290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,194 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,194 miles
    Test number
    563336606275
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about T489 DCD

Does T489 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T489 DCD is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T489 DCD?
The MOT on T489 DCD is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T489 DCD done?
T489 DCD was recorded at 180,697 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has T489 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 DCD has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T489 DCD 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 T489 DCD find?
T489 DCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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