2004 Audi A3 3.2L Petrol · SA04 CDT
2004 Audi A3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 72,200 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA04 CDT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2022
- 72,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA04 CDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A3 (SA04 CDT) between April 2007 and June 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SA04 CDT Mileage History
- 10/04/200717,058 mi
- 01/04/200822,225 mi+5,167 mi
- 07/04/200928,879 mi+6,654 mi
- 30/03/201033,079 mi+4,200 mi
- 30/03/201137,180 mi+4,101 mi
- 20/03/201240,785 mi+3,605 mi
- 23/03/201240,785 mi
- 20/03/201344,192 mi+3,407 mi
- 26/03/201446,790 mi+2,598 mi
- 26/03/201549,227 mi+2,437 mi
- 16/03/201651,848 mi+2,621 mi
- 07/04/201754,448 mi+2,600 mi
- 05/04/201858,366 mi+3,918 mi
- 05/04/201858,366 mi
- 10/04/201962,191 mi+3,825 mi
- 15/06/202066,379 mi+4,188 mi
- 17/06/202066,379 mi
- 10/06/202168,520 mi+2,141 mi
- 18/06/202168,520 mi
- 13/06/202272,200 mi+3,680 mi
Average of roughly 3,633 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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