2004 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · OV04 AKU
2004 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 117,432 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV04 AKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 117,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 AKU 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 (OV04 AKU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
OV04 AKU Mileage History
- 29/03/202498,221 mi
- 11/04/202498,221 mi
- 12/03/2025103,656 mi+5,435 mi
- 10/04/2026117,431 mi+13,775 mi
- 13/04/2026117,432 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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