1998 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · R23 JSX
1998 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 172,817 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/07/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,817 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
- 1998
- Engine
- 1781cc
R23 JSX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2019
- 172,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 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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R23 JSX Mileage History
- 22/04/2006104,989 mi
- 18/04/2007112,542 mi+7,553 mi
- 25/04/2007112,765 mi+223 mi
- 03/05/2007112,766 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/2008119,922 mi+7,156 mi
- 13/05/2009126,418 mi+6,496 mi
- 11/05/2010131,798 mi+5,380 mi
- 17/05/2011137,028 mi+5,230 mi
- 18/05/2011137,035 mi+7 mi
- 16/05/2012141,931 mi+4,896 mi
- 17/05/2012141,938 mi+7 mi
- 15/05/2013148,113 mi+6,175 mi
- 15/05/2013148,113 mi
- 14/04/2014152,337 mi+4,224 mi
- 13/04/2015156,299 mi+3,962 mi
- 14/04/2015156,307 mi+8 mi
- 12/04/2016160,988 mi+4,681 mi
- 13/04/2016160,997 mi+9 mi
- 03/05/2017165,041 mi+4,044 mi
- 08/05/2017165,041 mi
- 10/05/2018169,115 mi+4,074 mi
- 14/05/2018169,152 mi+37 mi
- 15/05/2018169,153 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/2019172,816 mi+3,663 mi
- 26/04/2019172,817 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,213 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R23 JSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (R23 JSX) between April 2006 and April 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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