1998 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · R440 AKP
1998 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 130,102 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R440 AKP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2015
- 130,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R440 AKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (R440 AKP) between February 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
R440 AKP Mileage History
- 16/02/200660,894 mi
- 15/03/200768,467 mi+7,573 mi
- 18/03/200873,057 mi+4,590 mi
- 18/03/200980,773 mi+7,716 mi
- 18/03/201088,631 mi+7,858 mi
- 18/03/201197,285 mi+8,654 mi
- 16/03/2012103,904 mi+6,619 mi
- 18/03/2013113,320 mi+9,416 mi
- 13/03/2014120,667 mi+7,347 mi
- 31/03/2015130,102 mi+9,435 mi
- 31/03/2015130,102 mi
Average of roughly 7,591 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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