2004 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LB54 DXF
2004 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 104,006 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB54 DXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 104,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB54 DXF 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 (LB54 DXF) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.05 Achieved 1.42 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
LB54 DXF Mileage History
- 06/11/202392,425 mi
- 04/10/202493,038 mi+613 mi
- 07/10/202493,042 mi+4 mi
- 18/09/2025103,921 mi+10,879 mi
- 20/09/2025104,006 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 6,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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