2004 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SW54 HNF
2004 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 104,443 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW54 HNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2025
- 104,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW54 HNF 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 (SW54 HNF) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill To Floor ”; “Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
SW54 HNF Mileage History
- 18/10/202298,495 mi
- 29/09/2023101,195 mi+2,700 mi
- 25/09/2024103,535 mi+2,340 mi
- 02/10/2024103,556 mi+21 mi
- 30/09/2025104,443 mi+887 mi
Average of roughly 2,015 miles per year across 5 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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