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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T989 OBVMOT history

T989 OBV is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,694 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T989 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T989 OBV was last recorded at 179,694 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,694 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,694 miles
  • 2023 – 179,694 miles
  • 2022 – 179,692 miles
  • 2021 – 179,363 miles
  • 2020 – 176,348 miles
  • 2019 – 176,341 miles
  • 2018 – 173,900 miles
  • 2017 – 169,860 miles
  • 2016 – 164,789 miles
  • 2015 – 158,366 miles
  • 2014 – 150,644 miles
  • 2013 – 144,112 miles
  • 2012 – 138,954 miles
  • 2011 – 134,170 miles
  • 2010 – 126,667 miles
  • 2009 – 119,119 miles
  • 2008 – 110,939 miles
  • 2007 – 100,947 miles
  • 2006 – 88,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,694 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring tang snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,694 miles
    Test number
    292787452565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,694 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,694 miles
    Test number
    798033051572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,693 miles (+1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,693 miles
    Test number
    395203727145
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass179,692 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,692 miles
    Test number
    684656733558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,686 miles (+323)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,686 miles
    Test number
    482861525025
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,363 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,363 miles
    Test number
    185200085236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail179,337 miles (+2,989)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,337 miles
    Test number
    623067818557
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass176,348 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,348 miles
    Test number
    778749999205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail176,341 miles (+2,441)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,341 miles
    Test number
    240630490433
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass173,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,900 miles
    Test number
    499213712675
    • 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. Fail173,900 miles (+4,040)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,900 miles
    Test number
    720238265845
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass169,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    169,860 miles
    Test number
    736946998146
    • AdvisoryOil leak leaking on exhaust

  13. Fail169,860 miles (+5,071)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,860 miles
    Test number
    304897702259
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak leaking on exhaust

  14. Pass164,789 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,789 miles
    Test number
    655085834253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring tang snapped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExcessive engine oil leak,leaking on exhaust

  15. Fail164,782 miles (+6,416)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,782 miles
    Test number
    431252247284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring tang snapped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExcessive engine oil leak,leaking on exhaust

  16. Pass158,366 miles (+7,722)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    158,366 miles
    Test number
    750500133808
    • AdvisoryExcessive engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryGear box oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass150,644 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    537807144285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFuel tank support bracket corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust
    • NoteWipers smear

  18. Fail150,644 miles (+6,532)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    318187044491
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFuel tank support bracket corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust
    • NoteWipers smear

  19. Pass144,112 miles (+5,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,112 miles
    Test number
    248020863227
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass138,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    138,954 miles
    Test number
    585214762224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail138,954 miles (+4,784)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,954 miles
    Test number
    628104762255
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass134,170 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    625235761245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,667 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    126,667 miles
    Test number
    110073890227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  24. Fail126,667 miles (+7,548)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,667 miles
    Test number
    291923190202
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  25. Pass119,119 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,119 miles
    Test number
    731635589294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass110,939 miles (+9,992)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,939 miles
    Test number
    114311298244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWear inner edge both rear tyres

  27. Pass100,947 miles (+12,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,947 miles
    Test number
    353319397243
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass88,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    721811306359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T989 OBV

Does T989 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T989 OBV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T989 OBV?
The MOT on T989 OBV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T989 OBV done?
T989 OBV was recorded at 179,694 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,763 miles a year.
Has T989 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T989 OBV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T989 OBV 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 T989 OBV find?
T989 OBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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