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1997 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R191 ETL

R191 ETL

1997 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 171,007 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
171,007 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/11/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc

R191 ETL Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2021
  • 171,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R191 ETL Mileage History

  1. 07/11/200667,124 mi
  2. 08/11/200667,124 mi
  3. 01/11/200775,928 mi+8,804 mi
  4. 15/10/200884,513 mi+8,585 mi
  5. 15/10/200884,513 mi
  6. 22/10/200992,330 mi+7,817 mi
  7. 06/11/200992,537 mi+207 mi
  8. 01/11/2011108,560 mi+16,023 mi
  9. 01/11/2011108,560 mi
  10. 05/11/2012116,819 mi+8,259 mi
  11. 11/11/2013125,293 mi+8,474 mi
  12. 05/11/2014133,440 mi+8,147 mi
  13. 09/11/2015143,953 mi+10,513 mi
  14. 04/11/2016149,498 mi+5,545 mi
  15. 30/10/2017156,176 mi+6,678 mi
  16. 30/10/2018160,754 mi+4,578 mi
  17. 24/04/2019164,743 mi+3,989 mi
  18. 10/07/2020168,074 mi+3,331 mi
  19. 25/11/2021171,007 mi+2,933 mi

Average of roughly 6,903 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

R191 ETL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 10:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R191 ETL) between November 2006 and November 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2021 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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