1998 Audi A4 2.4L Petrol · R830 PGO
1998 Audi A4 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 146,074 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R830 PGO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2012
- 146,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R830 PGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (R830 PGO) between February 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”.
R830 PGO Mileage History
- 06/02/200673,913 mi
- 07/02/200784,507 mi+10,594 mi
- 09/02/200784,507 mi
- 15/05/200786,618 mi+2,111 mi
- 16/05/200786,618 mi
- 25/03/200893,197 mi+6,579 mi
- 25/03/200893,197 mi
- 17/03/2009106,607 mi+13,410 mi
- 18/03/2009106,607 mi
- 19/03/2010118,512 mi+11,905 mi
- 24/03/2011133,624 mi+15,112 mi
- 23/04/2012146,074 mi+12,450 mi
Average of roughly 11,621 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Plenum Chamber Battery Drain Rubber Grommet Blockage & Brake Servo FloodingSerious
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- 1.8T Longitudinal Oil Sump Sludge & Hydraulic Lifter StarvationSerious
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