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1998 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · S203 JLW

S203 JLW

1998 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/12/1998. Recorded mileage 138,332 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1595cc

S203 JLW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
  • 138,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S203 JLW Mileage History

  1. 02/02/2022130,682 mi
  2. 09/02/2023134,281 mi+3,599 mi
  3. 10/02/2023134,306 mi+25 mi
  4. 27/02/2024138,324 mi+4,018 mi
  5. 26/07/2025138,332 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 2,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S203 JLW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 A3 (S203 JLW) between February 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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