1998 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · R121 SWN
1998 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 46,988 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R121 SWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 46,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R121 SWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (R121 SWN) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R121 SWN Mileage History
- 26/07/202339,130 mi
- 03/08/202339,132 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/202442,602 mi+3,470 mi
- 01/08/202442,602 mi
- 30/07/202546,988 mi+4,386 mi
Average of roughly 3,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
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