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1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · R70 MCH

R70 MCH

1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 151,584 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
151,584 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1781cc

R70 MCH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2025
  • 151,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R70 MCH Mileage History

  1. 01/12/2022151,197 mi
  2. 19/12/2023151,225 mi+28 mi
  3. 22/12/2023151,225 mi
  4. 07/01/2025151,584 mi+359 mi
  5. 07/01/2025151,584 mi

Average of roughly 184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R70 MCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R70 MCH) between December 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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