2004 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · RL04 LBV
2004 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 124,642 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL04 LBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 124,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 LBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A3 (RL04 LBV) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RL04 LBV Mileage History
- 13/04/2022121,353 mi
- 19/04/2022121,372 mi+19 mi
- 18/05/2023124,642 mi+3,270 mi
Average of roughly 3,005 miles per year across 3 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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