2004 Audi A3 3.2L Petrol · X6 NSM
2004 Audi A3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 138,370 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X6 NSM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 138,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X6 NSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A3 (X6 NSM) between March 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2024 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
X6 NSM Mileage History
- 02/03/2023137,911 mi
- 14/03/2023137,913 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/2024138,370 mi+457 mi
- 03/05/2024138,370 mi
Average of roughly 392 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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