1998 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · S956 RKU
1998 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 176,756 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2018. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,756 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.
S956 RKU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2017
- 176,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S956 RKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A4 (S956 RKU) between September 2005 and January 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
S956 RKU Mileage History
- 02/09/200569,939 mi
- 04/09/200681,483 mi+11,544 mi
- 06/09/200792,331 mi+10,848 mi
- 07/09/200792,338 mi+7 mi
- 29/10/2008104,894 mi+12,556 mi
- 01/12/2009114,709 mi+9,815 mi
- 02/12/2009114,715 mi+6 mi
- 13/12/2010124,598 mi+9,883 mi
- 19/12/2011139,055 mi+14,457 mi
- 27/02/2013147,070 mi+8,015 mi
- 21/01/2014151,339 mi+4,269 mi
- 21/01/2014151,339 mi
- 12/01/2015158,176 mi+6,837 mi
- 13/01/2015158,206 mi+30 mi
- 25/01/2016164,949 mi+6,743 mi
- 25/01/2016164,950 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/2017176,756 mi+11,806 mi
Average of roughly 9,375 miles per year across 17 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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