1998 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · R230 EAL
1998 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/01/1998. Recorded mileage 144,893 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1781cc
R230 EAL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 144,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R230 EAL Mileage History
- 04/01/200662,789 mi
- 20/12/200671,170 mi+8,381 mi
- 27/12/200671,318 mi+148 mi
- 20/12/200778,179 mi+6,861 mi
- 03/01/200878,368 mi+189 mi
- 29/12/200884,144 mi+5,776 mi
- 16/12/200989,892 mi+5,748 mi
- 06/01/201195,086 mi+5,194 mi
- 11/01/201195,123 mi+37 mi
- 05/01/2012100,758 mi+5,635 mi
- 02/01/2013106,215 mi+5,457 mi
- 07/01/2014110,293 mi+4,078 mi
- 09/01/2014110,311 mi+18 mi
- 30/12/2014112,885 mi+2,574 mi
- 30/12/2014112,885 mi
- 06/01/2016116,476 mi+3,591 mi
- 04/01/2017120,232 mi+3,756 mi
- 12/01/2017120,352 mi+120 mi
- 12/01/2018125,744 mi+5,392 mi
- 18/01/2018125,821 mi+77 mi
- 15/01/2019130,381 mi+4,560 mi
- 14/01/2020134,233 mi+3,852 mi
- 13/01/2021137,350 mi+3,117 mi
- 13/01/2021137,350 mi
- 12/01/2022140,861 mi+3,511 mi
- 20/01/2022140,939 mi+78 mi
- 16/01/2023144,893 mi+3,954 mi
Average of roughly 4,821 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R230 EAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (R230 EAL) between January 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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