1997 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · R940 DKN
1997 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 121,663 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R940 DKN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 121,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R940 DKN 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 1997 Audi A3 (R940 DKN) between December 2005 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R940 DKN Mileage History
- 06/12/200557,322 mi
- 21/11/200653,416 mi-3,906 mi
- 21/11/200653,418 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/200755,308 mi+1,890 mi
- 21/11/200858,933 mi+3,625 mi
- 10/07/200965,889 mi+6,956 mi
- 21/07/201073,806 mi+7,917 mi
- 30/07/201073,887 mi+81 mi
- 29/09/201177,278 mi+3,391 mi
- 22/07/201385,496 mi+8,218 mi
- 23/07/201385,498 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/201490,906 mi+5,408 mi
- 07/07/201490,909 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/201593,541 mi+2,632 mi
- 04/09/201593,541 mi
- 02/09/201695,423 mi+1,882 mi
- 02/09/201695,423 mi
- 04/09/201797,247 mi+1,824 mi
- 07/11/201899,191 mi+1,944 mi
- 04/11/2019101,478 mi+2,287 mi
- 05/11/2020103,197 mi+1,719 mi
- 21/04/2022104,017 mi+820 mi
- 10/05/2023107,212 mi+3,195 mi
- 19/05/2023107,212 mi
- 17/05/2024115,854 mi+8,642 mi
- 07/06/2024115,864 mi+10 mi
- 10/06/2025121,663 mi+5,799 mi
Average of roughly 3,298 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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