2004 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LW04 PLV
2004 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 177,400 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW04 PLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 177,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 35 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW04 PLV 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 (LW04 PLV) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to broken O/S/F suspension coil spring (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount/bearing has also broken apart (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
LW04 PLV Mileage History
- 05/07/2022144,591 mi
- 24/08/2023150,843 mi+6,252 mi
- 17/09/2024161,511 mi+10,668 mi
- 22/08/2025175,133 mi+13,622 mi
- 22/01/2026177,400 mi+2,267 mi
Average of roughly 9,239 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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