1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R493 CAY
1998 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 101,228 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/02/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R493 CAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2007
- 101,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R493 CAY Mileage History
- 24/08/200589,399 mi
- 18/08/200694,872 mi+5,473 mi
- 13/08/2007101,228 mi+6,356 mi
- 16/08/2007101,228 mi
Average of roughly 5,983 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R493 CAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (R493 CAY) between August 2005 and August 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2007 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)”.
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