2004 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · YB53 JBX
2004 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 230,919 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YB53 JBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2026
- 230,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YB53 JBX Mileage History
- 22/02/2024212,941 mi
- 03/04/2025222,191 mi+9,250 mi
- 04/04/2025222,192 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/2026230,916 mi+8,724 mi
- 01/08/2026230,919 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB53 JBX 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 (YB53 JBX) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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