1997 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · B4 GSJ
1997 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 114,086 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,086 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
B4 GSJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2011
- 114,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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B4 GSJ Mileage History
- 25/01/200651,680 mi
- 26/01/200757,245 mi+5,565 mi
- 19/12/200767,317 mi+10,072 mi
- 21/12/2007607,326 mi+540,009 mi
- 29/12/200767,334 mi-539,992 mi
- 28/01/200977,232 mi+9,898 mi
- 01/02/201099,757 mi+22,525 mi
- 03/02/201099,767 mi+10 mi
- 18/02/2011114,079 mi+14,312 mi
- 22/02/2011114,086 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 12,293 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B4 GSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A3 (B4 GSJ) between January 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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