1997 Audi A4

£2,000

Peterborough, City of Peterborough

OHart1608

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Year 1997Mileage 202,000 milesEngine 1.9LGearbox ManualFuel DieselColour White
Running condition Starts and drives
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MOT 3 months remaining

1997 Audi A4 B5 1.9 TDI – Rare Factory Pearl White – Incredible History A fantastic opportunity to own a particularly special example of the increasingly sought-after Audi A4 B5. This is a 1997 Audi A4 B5 1.9 TDI, finished in the rare and beautiful factory pearlescent Pearl White. A lovely example with some carefully chosen upgrades, but what really sets this car apart is its history. Having managed to make contact with the original owner, I’ve now acquired an incredible collection of documentation dating right back to when the car was new. This includes every receipt, inspection, service record and MOT certificate, alongside the original PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) sheet and even a photograph of the car sitting on the dealership forecourt when it was brand new! Quite possibly one of the best-documented examples you’ll find. Specification & Upgrades * Rare factory pearlescent Pearl White paintwork. * Upgraded Audi S4 interior. * Genuine Ronal Bolero alloy wheels. * Bilstein B12 suspension setup on all four corners. * Fully functioning cruise control. * Electric windows. * Electric mirrors. * Electric tilt-and-slide sunroof. Condition & History * 200,000 miles. * MOT until February 2027. * Full service history. * Extensive collection of original paperwork. * Original PDI sheet from new. * Original dealership forecourt photograph. * Complete history recovered from the original owner, including receipts, inspections, services and MOT records. The 1.9 TDI is renowned for its durability and these B5s are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly in unusual factory colours with such an extensive and traceable history. This isn’t just another high-mileage old Audi. It’s a car with a genuine story, an unusual specification and documentation that follows its life from day one. A brilliant opportunity for an Audi enthusiast, B5 collector or anyone who appreciates these increasingly rare modern classics.

Body style
Estate
Doors
5
Seats
5
Service history
Full service history
Annual vehicle tax
£375 a year
Seller supplied – not independently verified.

Known faults or work needed

Very minor bubbling on the inside of the front arches not affecting paintwork.

MOT record

Latest recorded test: Passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Latest pass expiry: 19 Feb 2027.

Recalls at last check: Recorded recalls marked as repaired.

Last recorded MOT mileage: 190,023 miles on 4 Feb 2026.

DVSA MOT History API · OGL v3.0 · Checked 2 Nov 2026, 08:27. MOT history does not guarantee current condition.

Mileage history (miles)
Recorded MOT mileage in milesEach point is a recorded MOT reading. Lines join readings, not estimates between tests. Exact dates and readings are in the MOT history below.00 miles050,000100,000100,000 miles100k150,000200,000200,000 miles200k14 Dec 2005: 101,857 miles13 Dec 2006: 113,056 miles8 Feb 2008: 125,666 miles4 Feb 2009: 133,928 miles3 Feb 2010: 136,587 miles4 Feb 2011: 139,748 miles11 Feb 2011: 139,755 miles6 Feb 2012: 142,946 miles4 Feb 2013: 145,245 miles3 Feb 2014: 146,948 miles26 Jan 2015: 149,123 miles26 Jan 2015: 149,123 miles4 Feb 2016: 152,075 miles2 Feb 2017: 155,027 miles13 Feb 2017: 155,082 miles2 Feb 2018: 159,064 miles17 Jan 2024: 161,583 miles20 Feb 2024: 161,621 miles4 Feb 2025: 170,593 miles4 Feb 2026: 190,023 miles14 Dec 20054 Feb 2026
View MOT history and recorded mileage (20 tests)
  1. 4 Feb 2026 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 190,023 miles

    • Advisory: Coolant leak
    • Advisory: Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • Advisory: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. 4 Feb 2025 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 170,593 miles

    No defects recorded.

  3. 20 Feb 2024 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 161,621 miles

    • Advisory: Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • Advisory: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. 17 Jan 2024 · Failed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 161,583 miles

    • Major: Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Major: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Major: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Advisory: Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • Advisory: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. 2 Feb 2018 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 159,064 miles

    • Advisory: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • Advisory: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • Advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • Advisory: Rear suspension cross beam and mountings showing signs of corrosion.
  6. 13 Feb 2017 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 155,082 miles

    No defects recorded.

  7. 2 Feb 2017 · Failed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 155,027 miles

    • Fail: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Fail: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Fail: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  8. 4 Feb 2016 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 152,075 miles

    No defects recorded.

  9. 26 Jan 2015 · Failed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 149,123 miles

    • Detail: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • User Entered: Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.
  10. 26 Jan 2015 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 149,123 miles

    • User Entered: Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.
  11. 3 Feb 2014 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 146,948 miles

    • Advisory: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Advisory: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. 4 Feb 2013 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 145,245 miles

    No defects recorded.

  13. 6 Feb 2012 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 142,946 miles

    No defects recorded.

  14. 11 Feb 2011 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 139,755 miles

    No defects recorded.

  15. 4 Feb 2011 · Failed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 139,748 miles

    • Fail: Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Fail: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Fail: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Fail: Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Advisory: Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. 3 Feb 2010 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 136,587 miles

    • Advisory: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Advisory: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. 4 Feb 2009 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 133,928 miles

    • Advisory: Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • Advisory: Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • Advisory: Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Advisory: Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Advisory: Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Advisory: Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. 8 Feb 2008 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 125,666 miles

    No defects recorded.

  19. 13 Dec 2006 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 113,056 miles

    No defects recorded.

  20. 14 Dec 2005 · Passed

    DVSA · Recorded mileage: 101,857 miles

    No defects recorded.

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