The road tax status for A4 BWA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for A4 BWA?

The MOT for A4 BWA is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of A4 BWA?

The recorded mileage for A4 BWA is 58,474 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A4 BWA ULEZ compliant?

No, A4 BWA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Marcos Mantula 3.5L Petrol · A4 BWA

A4 BWA

1989 Marcos Mantula (3.5L, petrol). First registered 13/11/1989. Recorded mileage 58,474 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MARCOS MANTULA
Year / Origin: 1989 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 31/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 58,474 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 31/05/2026

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Mileage: 58,474 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 3528cc

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A4 BWA Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
58,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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A4 BWA Mileage History

04/02/202356,736 mi
24/05/202457,283 mi+547 mi
02/06/202558,029 mi+746 mi
09/09/202658,474 mi+445 mi

Average of roughly 483 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A4 BWA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 16:44

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Marcos Mantula (A4 BWA) between February 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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