1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · P502 BTA
1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 243,890 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P502 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 243,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P502 BTA Mileage History
- 25/11/2024233,606 mi
- 29/12/2025243,847 mi+10,241 mi
- 12/01/2026243,856 mi+9 mi
- 02/03/2026243,886 mi+30 mi
- 24/04/2026243,890 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P502 BTA 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 (P502 BTA) between November 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 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: “Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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