1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R289 CPW
1998 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 112,533 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/12/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,533 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1896cc
R289 CPW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2019
- 112,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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R289 CPW Mileage History
- 01/07/200661,853 mi
- 22/06/200768,815 mi+6,962 mi
- 23/06/200873,684 mi+4,869 mi
- 23/06/200873,684 mi
- 11/06/200977,150 mi+3,466 mi
- 16/06/200977,175 mi+25 mi
- 17/06/200977,192 mi+17 mi
- 26/05/201079,858 mi+2,666 mi
- 27/05/201079,872 mi+14 mi
- 07/06/201183,169 mi+3,297 mi
- 09/06/201183,169 mi
- 21/07/201285,562 mi+2,393 mi
- 24/07/201285,562 mi
- 24/07/201388,448 mi+2,886 mi
- 18/06/201495,556 mi+7,108 mi
- 20/06/201495,556 mi
- 19/05/2015104,093 mi+8,537 mi
- 20/05/2015104,093 mi
- 14/06/2016106,826 mi+2,733 mi
- 17/06/2016106,826 mi
- 21/06/2017190,892 mi+84,066 mi
- 22/06/2017108,356 mi-82,536 mi
- 26/06/2018109,704 mi+1,348 mi
- 26/06/2018109,708 mi+4 mi
- 11/06/2019112,549 mi+2,841 mi
- 11/06/2019112,533 mi-16 mi
Average of roughly 3,915 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R289 CPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (R289 CPW) between July 2006 and June 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.