1998 Audi A4 1.6L Petrol · R294 FBD
1998 Audi A4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/05/1998. Recorded mileage 109,829 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
R294 FBD Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 109,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R294 FBD Mileage History
- 31/03/200635,546 mi
- 31/03/200635,546 mi
- 02/03/200743,168 mi+7,622 mi
- 06/03/200851,638 mi+8,470 mi
- 07/03/200851,638 mi
- 17/03/200955,466 mi+3,828 mi
- 01/04/201059,354 mi+3,888 mi
- 03/03/201162,719 mi+3,365 mi
- 03/03/201162,719 mi
- 13/03/201266,683 mi+3,964 mi
- 04/03/201370,101 mi+3,418 mi
- 03/03/201474,432 mi+4,331 mi
- 09/03/201578,521 mi+4,089 mi
- 09/03/201578,521 mi
- 15/03/201680,181 mi+1,660 mi
- 15/03/201680,181 mi
- 08/03/201781,508 mi+1,327 mi
- 09/03/201882,969 mi+1,461 mi
- 20/03/201882,987 mi+18 mi
- 15/03/201984,408 mi+1,421 mi
- 09/03/202085,141 mi+733 mi
- 04/03/202186,973 mi+1,832 mi
- 01/04/202292,186 mi+5,213 mi
- 01/04/202292,186 mi
- 01/04/202397,962 mi+5,776 mi
- 08/04/202398,133 mi+171 mi
- 12/10/2024104,768 mi+6,635 mi
- 30/11/2024104,841 mi+73 mi
- 21/12/2024104,920 mi+79 mi
- 23/12/2025109,735 mi+4,815 mi
- 06/01/2026109,829 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 3,757 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
R294 FBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (R294 FBD) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt i”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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