1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · PTY 1
1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/11/1997. Recorded mileage 72,860 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
PTY 1 Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 72,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PTY 1 Mileage History
- 07/11/200539,428 mi
- 23/10/200641,975 mi+2,547 mi
- 18/10/200746,616 mi+4,641 mi
- 18/10/200746,616 mi
- 07/11/200849,941 mi+3,325 mi
- 04/11/200951,011 mi+1,070 mi
- 04/11/200951,011 mi
- 25/10/201053,693 mi+2,682 mi
- 20/10/201155,647 mi+1,954 mi
- 17/10/201257,388 mi+1,741 mi
- 25/10/201359,841 mi+2,453 mi
- 20/10/201464,065 mi+4,224 mi
- 20/10/201464,065 mi
- 22/10/201566,649 mi+2,584 mi
- 19/10/201667,388 mi+739 mi
- 13/10/201768,387 mi+999 mi
- 31/10/201869,721 mi+1,334 mi
- 12/12/201970,369 mi+648 mi
- 16/11/202070,712 mi+343 mi
- 17/12/202171,351 mi+639 mi
- 07/12/202271,661 mi+310 mi
- 07/12/202271,662 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/202372,134 mi+472 mi
- 09/12/202472,486 mi+352 mi
- 16/12/202572,860 mi+374 mi
Average of roughly 1,663 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
PTY 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (PTY 1) between November 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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