1998 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · S259 JAJ
1998 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 123,900 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,900 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1781cc
S259 JAJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2012
- 123,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S259 JAJ Mileage History
- 06/03/2006144,533 mi
- 07/03/2006144,534 mi+1 mi
- 31/05/2007153,402 mi+8,868 mi
- 06/06/2007153,528 mi+126 mi
- 23/06/2008158,907 mi+5,379 mi
- 26/06/2008158,907 mi
- 23/07/2009163,928 mi+5,021 mi
- 31/07/2009164,080 mi+152 mi
- 16/11/2009100,223 mi-63,857 mi
- 09/11/2010112,780 mi+12,557 mi
- 10/11/2010112,783 mi+3 mi
- 08/11/2011121,578 mi+8,795 mi
- 03/05/2012123,900 mi+2,322 mi
- 04/05/2012123,900 mi
Average of roughly -3,348 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S259 JAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (S259 JAJ) between March 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.