DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 AUDI A31.8L Petrol

MAP 493

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 AUDI A3 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1781cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 276,689.

MOT

Valid

Expires 04/09/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 276,689
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1781cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Good

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Audi A3 (MAP 493) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2025 to September 2025, with 1 MOT test on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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