1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R530 AWA
1998 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 206,736 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R530 AWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 206,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R530 AWA 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 1998 Audi A4 (R530 AWA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R530 AWA Mileage History
- 29/08/2024204,914 mi
- 21/08/2025205,713 mi+799 mi
- 26/08/2025205,713 mi
- 11/08/2026206,735 mi+1,022 mi
- 27/08/2026206,736 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Plenum Chamber Battery Drain Rubber Grommet Blockage & Brake Servo FloodingSerious
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