1998 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · S801 AFA
1998 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 154,425 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S801 AFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2024
- 154,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S801 AFA 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 (S801 AFA) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S801 AFA Mileage History
- 29/11/2021128,271 mi
- 07/12/2021128,277 mi+6 mi
- 05/12/2022133,527 mi+5,250 mi
- 28/11/2023143,031 mi+9,504 mi
- 02/12/2024154,425 mi+11,394 mi
Average of roughly 8,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk1 (8L)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.8T Push-Fit Ignition Coil Pack Insulation BreakdownModerate
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