1998 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · M21 PAU
1998 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 65,030 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M21 PAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 65,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M21 PAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (M21 PAU) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
M21 PAU Mileage History
- 21/04/202257,685 mi
- 28/04/202360,356 mi+2,671 mi
- 13/05/202461,277 mi+921 mi
- 16/05/202565,030 mi+3,753 mi
Average of roughly 2,394 miles per year across 4 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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