1997 Audi A4 2.8L Petrol · R352 ABT
1997 Audi A4 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 112,463 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R352 ABT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 112,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R352 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R352 ABT) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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