1998 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · C19 CRA
1998 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 104,190 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C19 CRA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 104,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C19 CRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (C19 CRA) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
C19 CRA Mileage History
- 04/08/200677,309 mi
- 04/08/200677,309 mi
- 14/08/200779,574 mi+2,265 mi
- 14/08/200779,574 mi
- 14/08/200881,647 mi+2,073 mi
- 12/02/201083,407 mi+1,760 mi
- 12/02/201083,407 mi
- 04/05/201185,820 mi+2,413 mi
- 02/07/201287,726 mi+1,906 mi
- 07/06/201388,454 mi+728 mi
- 16/07/201489,683 mi+1,229 mi
- 29/10/201591,361 mi+1,678 mi
- 29/10/201591,361 mi
- 27/10/201694,370 mi+3,009 mi
- 27/10/201796,942 mi+2,572 mi
- 26/10/201899,844 mi+2,902 mi
- 29/10/2019101,763 mi+1,919 mi
- 04/11/2019101,763 mi
- 10/11/2020103,128 mi+1,365 mi
- 17/11/2021103,750 mi+622 mi
- 18/11/2022104,079 mi+329 mi
- 31/07/2025104,096 mi+17 mi
- 31/07/2025104,096 mi
- 21/07/2026104,190 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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- Central Convenience Module (CCM) Water Ingress from Scuttle Drain ClogsSerious
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