1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · R788 EGN
1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 77,551 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R788 EGN Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2010
- 77,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R788 EGN Mileage History
- 22/05/200657,595 mi
- 05/07/200763,274 mi+5,679 mi
- 05/07/200763,274 mi
- 09/07/200867,969 mi+4,695 mi
- 08/06/200972,649 mi+4,680 mi
- 08/06/200972,649 mi
- 24/06/201077,551 mi+4,902 mi
- 24/06/201077,551 mi
Average of roughly 4,879 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R788 EGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R788 EGN) between May 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2010 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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