1998 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · S675 BAN
1998 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 165,357 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S675 BAN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 165,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S675 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi A3 (S675 BAN) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
S675 BAN Mileage History
- 12/09/2022159,491 mi
- 03/10/2023165,357 mi+5,866 mi
- 03/10/2023165,357 mi
Average of roughly 5,549 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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