1998 Audi A4 1.6L Petrol · R88 HAM
1998 Audi A4 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 237,595 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
R88 HAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 237,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R88 HAM Mileage History
- 25/05/2023208,639 mi
- 29/05/2024218,814 mi+10,175 mi
- 29/05/2024218,818 mi+4 mi
- 30/05/2025227,868 mi+9,050 mi
- 29/05/2026237,595 mi+9,727 mi
Average of roughly 9,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R88 HAM 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 (R88 HAM) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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