No, R494 GWK is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R494 GWK?

The MOT for R494 GWK is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 July 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R494 GWK?

The recorded mileage for R494 GWK is 123,854 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R494 GWK ULEZ compliant?

No, R494 GWK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Audi A4 1.6L Petrol · R494 GWK

R494 GWK

1997 Audi A4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 123,854 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: AUDI A4
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 11/07/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (09/11/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 123,854 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/07/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 09/11/2012

Mileage: 123,854 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1595cc

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R494 GWK Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2012
123,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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R494 GWK Mileage History

07/09/200567,213 mi
26/09/200674,823 mi+7,610 mi
30/09/200788,711 mi+13,888 mi
30/09/200788,711 mi
30/08/200898,998 mi+10,287 mi
02/11/2009111,573 mi+12,575 mi
25/05/2011122,623 mi+11,050 mi
25/05/2011122,623 mi
10/07/2012123,850 mi+1,227 mi
12/07/2012123,854 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 8,275 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R494 GWK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 08:53

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R494 GWK) between September 2005 and July 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 12 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.

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