1998 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · S396 AJL
1998 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 117,925 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1781cc
S396 AJL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2023
- 117,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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S396 AJL Mileage History
- 04/10/2021117,240 mi
- 04/10/2021117,240 mi
- 24/04/2023117,925 mi+685 mi
Average of roughly 441 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S396 AJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (S396 AJL) between October 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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