1998 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · R148 SLD
1998 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 179,618 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R148 SLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 179,618 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.
R148 SLD 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 (R148 SLD) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R148 SLD Mileage History
- 06/06/2023168,817 mi
- 11/06/2024174,340 mi+5,523 mi
- 12/06/2024174,340 mi
- 03/06/2025179,578 mi+5,238 mi
- 04/06/2025179,618 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 5,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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