2004 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · NH54 YMP
2004 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 262,446 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH54 YMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 262,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH54 YMP 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 (NH54 YMP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NH54 YMP Mileage History
- 27/10/2023252,404 mi
- 31/10/2024256,885 mi+4,481 mi
- 31/10/2024256,885 mi
- 29/10/2025262,446 mi+5,561 mi
- 31/10/2025262,446 mi
Average of roughly 4,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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