1999 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · S197 JRM
1999 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 174,038 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,038 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.
S197 JRM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2021
- 174,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S197 JRM Mileage History
- 12/09/200678,027 mi
- 12/09/200678,027 mi
- 06/09/200782,329 mi+4,302 mi
- 07/09/200782,329 mi
- 15/09/200886,788 mi+4,459 mi
- 15/09/200886,788 mi
- 15/09/200993,656 mi+6,868 mi
- 17/09/200993,656 mi
- 24/08/201099,501 mi+5,845 mi
- 25/08/201099,501 mi
- 14/09/2011102,942 mi+3,441 mi
- 16/09/2011102,945 mi+3 mi
- 15/09/2012118,897 mi+15,952 mi
- 07/09/2013126,181 mi+7,284 mi
- 30/08/2014133,054 mi+6,873 mi
- 12/09/2015144,200 mi+11,146 mi
- 21/10/2016152,224 mi+8,024 mi
- 21/10/2016152,224 mi
- 11/10/2017155,120 mi+2,896 mi
- 15/10/2018159,295 mi+4,175 mi
- 17/10/2019163,510 mi+4,215 mi
- 13/10/2020166,156 mi+2,646 mi
- 21/10/2020166,159 mi+3 mi
- 25/10/2021174,038 mi+7,879 mi
- 25/10/2021174,038 mi
Average of roughly 6,351 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
S197 JRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A4 (S197 JRM) between September 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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