1998 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · R116 DBW
1998 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 249,635 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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R116 DBW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2021
- 249,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R116 DBW MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (R116 DBW) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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