2004 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · VN04 LXJ
2004 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 199,513 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN04 LXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2024
- 199,513 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.
VN04 LXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A3 (VN04 LXJ) between December 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VN04 LXJ Mileage History
- 03/12/2021187,118 mi
- 12/12/2022193,218 mi+6,100 mi
- 29/01/2024199,499 mi+6,281 mi
- 18/03/2024199,513 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,413 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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