Official DVLA Record

1997 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R384 VRJ

R384 VRJ

1997 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 149,745 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/08/2014
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
149,745 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/08/2014
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1997
Engine
1896cc

R384 VRJ Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2013
  • 149,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for R384VRJ

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

R384 VRJ Mileage History

  1. 03/08/200564,021 mi
  2. 27/07/200672,040 mi+8,019 mi
  3. 02/08/200780,068 mi+8,028 mi
  4. 02/08/200780,068 mi
  5. 04/08/200889,258 mi+9,190 mi
  6. 27/07/200999,420 mi+10,162 mi
  7. 20/07/2010109,082 mi+9,662 mi
  8. 25/07/2011122,027 mi+12,945 mi
  9. 27/07/2012136,157 mi+14,130 mi
  10. 22/07/2013149,745 mi+13,588 mi

Average of roughly 10,760 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R384 VRJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 22:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R384 VRJ) between August 2005 and July 2013.

The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY