2004 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · BU54 XSW
2004 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 181,912 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 XSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
- 181,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 XSW 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 (BU54 XSW) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
BU54 XSW Mileage History
- 28/07/2022165,446 mi
- 20/07/2023174,499 mi+9,053 mi
- 20/07/2023174,499 mi
- 08/11/2024181,912 mi+7,413 mi
- 08/11/2024181,912 mi
Average of roughly 7,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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