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1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · P842 LOE

P842 LOE

1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 205,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/10/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/2011)
Recorded Mileage
205,200 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/10/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2011
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1781cc

P842 LOE Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2010
  • 205,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P842 LOE Mileage History

  1. 09/09/2005130,446 mi
  2. 17/09/2005130,755 mi+309 mi
  3. 16/09/2006145,433 mi+14,678 mi
  4. 29/09/2007162,456 mi+17,023 mi
  5. 04/10/2007162,747 mi+291 mi
  6. 13/09/2008177,459 mi+14,712 mi
  7. 02/10/2009189,631 mi+12,172 mi
  8. 02/10/2009189,631 mi
  9. 30/09/2010205,200 mi+15,569 mi
  10. 30/09/2010205,200 mi

Average of roughly 14,784 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

P842 LOE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 16:07
MOT Analysis

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 A4 (P842 LOE) between September 2005 and September 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 30 September 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.

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