1998 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · 529 JWD
1998 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 93,361 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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529 JWD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2024
- 93,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
529 JWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (529 JWD) between May 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
529 JWD Mileage History
- 31/05/200656,878 mi
- 09/05/200761,232 mi+4,354 mi
- 08/05/200865,899 mi+4,667 mi
- 11/05/200969,691 mi+3,792 mi
- 13/05/201073,132 mi+3,441 mi
- 04/06/201173,547 mi+415 mi
- 27/11/201275,978 mi+2,431 mi
- 23/04/201477,416 mi+1,438 mi
- 07/05/201477,424 mi+8 mi
- 20/04/201580,500 mi+3,076 mi
- 04/05/201682,379 mi+1,879 mi
- 16/05/201784,854 mi+2,475 mi
- 24/05/201784,878 mi+24 mi
- 30/04/201888,233 mi+3,355 mi
- 02/05/201888,288 mi+55 mi
- 08/05/201990,127 mi+1,839 mi
- 21/02/202391,381 mi+1,254 mi
- 17/02/202493,361 mi+1,980 mi
Average of roughly 2,059 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Void Bush Degradation & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The front lower wishbone rear voided rubber bushes split and tear under heavy braking and cornering, while ball joints develop play, leading to knock noises over speed cushions and uneven front tyre wear.
- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
The individual push-fit ignition coil packs located atop each spark plug suffer thermal fatigue from turbocharger heat, breaking down internally and creating sudden engine misfires under load.
- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
Decaying autumn leaves block the rubber scuttle drain bungs beneath the windscreen wiper motor. Rainwater backs up and spills through the pollen filter housing or wiring grommets directly onto the Central Convenience Module under the carpet.
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