1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R884 DBW
1998 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 189,028 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
R884 DBW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2011
- 189,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R884 DBW MOT History
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 1998 Audi A4 (R884 DBW) between September 2005 and August 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
R884 DBW Mileage History
- 10/09/2005103,903 mi
- 27/09/2006121,344 mi+17,441 mi
- 20/08/2007136,695 mi+15,351 mi
- 01/08/2008151,904 mi+15,209 mi
- 17/08/2009169,777 mi+17,873 mi
- 17/08/2009169,777 mi
- 31/08/2010184,349 mi+14,572 mi
- 31/08/2010184,349 mi
- 10/08/2011189,028 mi+4,679 mi
- 10/08/2011189,028 mi
Average of roughly 14,393 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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