1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R238 NOU
1998 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 97,640 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R238 NOU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2017
- 97,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R238 NOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (R238 NOU) between February 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
R238 NOU Mileage History
- 02/02/200665,367 mi
- 25/01/200770,152 mi+4,785 mi
- 29/01/200874,210 mi+4,058 mi
- 27/01/200978,110 mi+3,900 mi
- 04/02/200978,156 mi+46 mi
- 30/01/201081,429 mi+3,273 mi
- 31/01/201081,435 mi+6 mi
- 21/01/201183,734 mi+2,299 mi
- 21/01/201183,734 mi
- 20/01/201286,339 mi+2,605 mi
- 23/01/20120 mi-86,339 mi
- 09/01/201489,724 mi+89,724 mi
- 05/01/201591,579 mi+1,855 mi
- 18/12/201594,072 mi+2,493 mi
- 09/02/201693,582 mi-490 mi
- 01/04/201797,640 mi+4,058 mi
- 01/04/201797,640 mi
Average of roughly 2,892 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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