Official DVLA Record

1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R493 CAY

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/08/2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 25/02/2008
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 Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R493 CAY Mileage History

  1. 24/08/200589,399 mi
  2. 18/08/200694,872 mi+5,473 mi
  3. 13/08/2007101,228 mi+6,356 mi
  4. 16/08/2007101,228 mi

Average of roughly 5,983 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R493 CAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 01:18
MOT Analysis

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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