1997 Audi A4 2.8L Petrol · R51 OVJ
1997 Audi A4 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 116,444 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R51 OVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2023
- 116,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R51 OVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R51 OVJ) between December 2021 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R51 OVJ Mileage History
- 07/12/2021111,327 mi
- 09/12/2021111,332 mi+5 mi
- 06/12/2022113,277 mi+1,945 mi
- 12/01/2023113,276 mi-1 mi
- 05/06/2023116,444 mi+3,168 mi
Average of roughly 3,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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