DVLA verified

MOT valid

Tax valid

1997 AUDI A41.9L Diesel

R473 GAC

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 AUDI A4? It's a Diesel with a 1896cc engine showing 278,552 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 22/06/2027

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/12/2026

£8.99

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Mileage: 278,552
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 16:10

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this Audi A4 with plate R473 GAC has undergone 5 MOT inspections since May 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,100-£1,400

Mileage

The mileage is significantly above avera...

Our Verdict

Approach with caution; this high-mileage diesel shows signs of long-term mechanical wear. While it has passed recently, the extreme mileage and recurring suspension issues suggest it may be nearing the end of its economical life.

When inspecting a vehicle with over a quarter-million miles, the service history is more important than the MOT record. Ask for a comprehensive log to see if the timing belt and water pump have been replaced recently. Pay close attention to the suspension; the data shows repeated issues with ball joints and bushes, which suggests these components may require frequent attention soon.

Check for any signs of oil leaks around the engine and gearbox, which are common on the 2.0 TDI engines of this era. Given the recurring windscreen damage noted in the history, check for deep chips or cracks that might fail the next test. Negotiate based on the fact that several suspension components, like wheel bearings and ball joints, are likely nearing replacement.

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