2012 Audi A3 S Line Special ED TDI 2.0L Heavy oil · DA12 UHZ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent mechanical-related failures. The most recent test in September 2025 at 114,146 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety and emissions standards. While the car experienced two failures in 2023 and 2024, these were rectified prior to the subsequent passes, suggesting an owner who responds to faults once they are identified by the tester. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in testing data between August 2019 and February 2022, during which the car covered only 13,565 miles over nearly three years. However, usage has accelerated recently, particularly between February 2022 and September 2025, with over 21,000 miles recorded in that window. This lower annual mileage generally reduces the stress on rubber components and drivetrain parts, though it cannot prevent age-related degradation. A buyer should focus inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a history of wear in this area. The June 2018 test flagged an offside front lower suspension arm ball joint with play alongside front tyres worn to the limit. While these are consumable items, the recurring nature of failures suggests checking for play in the bushes and control arms to ensure no steering issues have returned. Since there are no records of structural corrosion or brake failures in the history, the primary concern remains the integrity of the front suspension components and the state of the tyres.