1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · R160 BRL
1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 135,605 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,605 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
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
R160 BRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2008
- 135,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 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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R160 BRL Mileage History
- 06/12/2005115,337 mi
- 08/09/2007129,625 mi+14,288 mi
- 10/09/2007129,630 mi+5 mi
- 31/10/2008135,605 mi+5,975 mi
Average of roughly 6,984 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R160 BRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R160 BRL) between December 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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