2004 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · SH54 FYU
2004 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 146,793 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH54 FYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 146,793 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.
SH54 FYU 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 (SH54 FYU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH54 FYU Mileage History
- 26/01/2024139,622 mi
- 27/01/2025142,751 mi+3,129 mi
- 30/01/2025142,785 mi+34 mi
- 27/01/2026146,793 mi+4,008 mi
- 27/01/2026146,793 mi
Average of roughly 3,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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