1997 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · R70 MCH
1997 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 151,584 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1781cc
R70 MCH Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2025
- 151,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R70 MCH Mileage History
- 01/09/200698,913 mi
- 04/09/200698,913 mi
- 09/08/2007108,070 mi+9,157 mi
- 09/08/2007108,070 mi
- 30/08/2008115,605 mi+7,535 mi
- 22/08/2009118,367 mi+2,762 mi
- 23/09/2010121,901 mi+3,534 mi
- 27/09/2010121,905 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/2011125,037 mi+3,132 mi
- 28/09/2011125,037 mi
- 22/09/2012131,877 mi+6,840 mi
- 19/09/2013137,458 mi+5,581 mi
- 26/09/2013137,461 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/2014141,315 mi+3,854 mi
- 24/09/2014141,316 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/2015143,767 mi+2,451 mi
- 11/08/2018146,022 mi+2,255 mi
- 14/08/2018146,022 mi
- 05/09/2019148,060 mi+2,038 mi
- 06/09/2019148,062 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/2020150,042 mi+1,980 mi
- 08/09/2020150,042 mi
- 31/08/2021150,682 mi+640 mi
- 01/09/2021150,682 mi
- 01/12/2022151,197 mi+515 mi
- 19/12/2023151,225 mi+28 mi
- 22/12/2023151,225 mi
- 07/01/2025151,584 mi+359 mi
- 07/01/2025151,584 mi
Average of roughly 2,870 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R70 MCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R70 MCH) between September 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (22 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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