2004 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · JHZ 6159
2004 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 124,230 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JHZ 6159 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2022
- 124,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JHZ 6159 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 2004 Audi A3 (JHZ 6159) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
JHZ 6159 Mileage History
- 11/11/2021114,779 mi
- 25/11/2021114,968 mi+189 mi
- 18/11/2022124,230 mi+9,262 mi
Average of roughly 9,284 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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