2004 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · MW53 DXL
2004 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 196,063 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW53 DXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2024
- 196,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW53 DXL 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 (MW53 DXL) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 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 (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Exhaust system insecure front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
MW53 DXL Mileage History
- 17/06/2022175,244 mi
- 23/06/2022175,245 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/2023186,206 mi+10,961 mi
- 05/08/2023186,321 mi+115 mi
- 06/08/2024196,063 mi+9,742 mi
Average of roughly 9,737 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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