1997 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R151 AAF
1997 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 280,516 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R151 AAF Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 280,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R151 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R151 AAF) between October 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R151 AAF Mileage History
- 05/10/2005132,117 mi
- 05/10/2005132,117 mi
- 09/10/2006143,107 mi+10,990 mi
- 08/10/2007152,537 mi+9,430 mi
- 12/10/2007152,544 mi+7 mi
- 09/10/2008161,703 mi+9,159 mi
- 09/10/2008161,703 mi
- 08/10/2009171,036 mi+9,333 mi
- 08/10/2009171,036 mi
- 06/10/2010179,044 mi+8,008 mi
- 10/10/2011186,811 mi+7,767 mi
- 09/10/2012195,214 mi+8,403 mi
- 08/10/2013202,785 mi+7,571 mi
- 10/10/2013202,790 mi+5 mi
- 06/10/2014210,664 mi+7,874 mi
- 06/10/2014210,664 mi
- 28/09/2015217,734 mi+7,070 mi
- 29/09/2015217,738 mi+4 mi
- 26/09/2016226,141 mi+8,403 mi
- 26/09/2016226,149 mi+8 mi
- 29/09/2017230,936 mi+4,787 mi
- 04/10/2017230,936 mi
- 27/09/2018235,863 mi+4,927 mi
- 28/09/2018235,863 mi
- 30/09/2019241,611 mi+5,748 mi
- 08/10/2020245,295 mi+3,684 mi
- 08/10/2020245,295 mi
- 08/10/2021249,883 mi+4,588 mi
- 08/10/2021249,885 mi+2 mi
- 11/10/2022256,786 mi+6,901 mi
- 12/10/2022256,787 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/2023266,169 mi+9,382 mi
- 05/10/2023266,170 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2025271,180 mi+5,010 mi
- 03/02/2025271,180 mi
- 04/02/2026280,500 mi+9,320 mi
- 13/02/2026280,516 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 7,289 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.
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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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