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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T589 AJOMOT history

T589 AJO is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
195,086 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 AJO was last recorded at 195,086 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,863 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
6,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,086 miles
  • 2024 – 194,863 miles
  • 2023 – 194,407 miles
  • 2022 – 188,854 miles
  • 2021 – 185,762 miles
  • 2020 – 185,681 miles
  • 2019 – 181,934 miles
  • 2018 – 180,004 miles
  • 2017 – 178,206 miles
  • 2016 – 164,793 miles
  • 2015 – 154,039 miles
  • 2014 – 146,677 miles
  • 2013 – 139,793 miles
  • 2012 – 130,698 miles
  • 2011 – 122,621 miles
  • 2010 – 116,866 miles
  • 2009 – 109,648 miles
  • 2008 – 101,028 miles
  • 2007 – 90,896 miles
  • 2006 – 69,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,086 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from joint at front (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components covered in thick sealer
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear diff seal leaking badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,086 miles (+223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    195,086 miles
    Test number
    450143402151
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from joint at front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components covered in thick sealer
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass194,863 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,863 miles
    Test number
    448711333914
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail194,860 miles (+453)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,860 miles
    Test number
    289716181069
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail194,407 miles (+5,553)12 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,407 miles
    Test number
    379786415084
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • Advisory2 of 10 segments on high level inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear level arm bracket corroded /broken off

  5. Pass188,854 miles (+3,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,854 miles
    Test number
    514394397760
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass185,762 miles (+81)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,762 miles
    Test number
    890245215039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking badly

  7. Fail185,681 miles (+3,747)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,681 miles
    Test number
    170507548782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bits missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking badly

  8. Pass181,934 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,934 miles
    Test number
    580591194512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail181,927 miles (+1,923)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,927 miles
    Test number
    906376676945
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass180,004 miles (+1,798)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    180,004 miles
    Test number
    811056846685
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both faded/dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass178,206 miles (+204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    178,206 miles
    Test number
    815467220878
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  12. Fail178,002 miles (+13,209)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,002 miles
    Test number
    892992659670
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  13. Pass164,793 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    164,793 miles
    Test number
    852650048208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail164,525 miles (+10,486)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,525 miles
    Test number
    265469409113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass154,039 miles (+495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    789350768971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail153,544 miles (+6,867)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,544 miles
    Test number
    480136082334
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass146,677 miles (+6,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,677 miles
    Test number
    537577884244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass139,793 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    139,793 miles
    Test number
    155359993241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail139,768 miles (+9,070)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,768 miles
    Test number
    497552993214
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass130,698 miles (+8,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    209487082299
    • NoteAdvise emmisions only just passed please have engine checked

  21. Pass122,621 miles (+5,755)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,621 miles
    Test number
    718558281285
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise co emmissions only just passed

  22. Pass116,866 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,866 miles
    Test number
    571174880203
    • NoteAll 3 rear belts not checked child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber is missing

  23. Fail116,865 miles (+7,217)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    120864280261
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber is missing

  24. Pass109,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    803065269265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,648 miles (+8,620)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    180645469225
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass101,028 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    101,028 miles
    Test number
    322740488440
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked

  27. Fail101,028 miles (+10,132)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,028 miles
    Test number
    433260888259
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked

  28. Pass90,896 miles (+20,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    962415177240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass69,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,921 miles
    Test number
    880089926192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 AJO

Does T589 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 AJO is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T589 AJO?
The MOT on T589 AJO is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 AJO done?
T589 AJO was recorded at 195,086 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,345 miles a year.
Has T589 AJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 AJO has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T589 AJO 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 T589 AJO find?
T589 AJO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in thick grease; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from joint at front; exhaust system corroded, and 2 more.

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