1998 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · R284 ALS
1998 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 184,875 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R284 ALS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 184,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R284 ALS 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 (R284 ALS) between May 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
R284 ALS Mileage History
- 11/05/2022172,332 mi
- 11/05/2022172,332 mi
- 25/04/2023184,875 mi+12,543 mi
- 26/04/2023184,875 mi
Average of roughly 13,075 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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