1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R913 BVU
1998 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 246,637 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R913 BVU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2011
- 246,637 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.
R913 BVU 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 1998 Audi A4 (R913 BVU) between May 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
R913 BVU Mileage History
- 25/05/2006159,301 mi
- 25/05/2007175,227 mi+15,926 mi
- 19/05/2008190,076 mi+14,849 mi
- 19/05/2008190,076 mi
- 12/05/2009206,027 mi+15,951 mi
- 19/05/2009206,029 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/2010225,088 mi+19,059 mi
- 04/05/2011246,637 mi+21,549 mi
Average of roughly 17,671 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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