2004 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · EN53 AUO
2004 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 157,009 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN53 AUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 157,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN53 AUO 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 2004 Audi A3 (EN53 AUO) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EN53 AUO Mileage History
- 03/07/2023147,958 mi
- 29/06/2024150,555 mi+2,597 mi
- 29/06/2024150,555 mi
- 07/07/2025153,797 mi+3,242 mi
- 06/07/2026157,009 mi+3,212 mi
Average of roughly 3,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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