1998 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · S338 ABD
1998 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1998. Recorded mileage 178,013 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1595cc
S338 ABD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 178,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S338 ABD Mileage History
- 26/06/2024174,764 mi
- 03/07/2024174,772 mi+8 mi
- 15/07/2025175,950 mi+1,178 mi
- 15/07/2025175,960 mi+10 mi
- 07/07/2026178,013 mi+2,053 mi
Average of roughly 1,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S338 ABD 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 (S338 ABD) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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 (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “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))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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