1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · R83 ULU
1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 108,873 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
R83 ULU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/03/2008
- 108,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R83 ULU Mileage History
- 26/09/200570,113 mi
- 11/01/200785,743 mi+15,630 mi
- 10/02/200788,797 mi+3,054 mi
- 22/03/2008108,873 mi+20,076 mi
- 22/03/2008108,873 mi
Average of roughly 15,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R83 ULU MOT History
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 (R83 ULU) between September 2005 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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