AUDI A32014 · 2.0L Diesel

The Audi A3 presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 November 2025 at 176,291 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring mechanical issues, or structural concerns across the available record. Annual mileage averages around 14,700 miles, which is high for a 2014 car but consistent with steady use rather than neglect. The record jumps from 105,578 miles at the August 2021 test to 128,134 miles by November 2022, a gain of over 22,000 miles in roughly fifteen months, then settles to steadier yearly increases of about 11,000 to 24,000 miles. No long dormant periods or missing test years appear in the data, and every submitted entry is a straight pass with no consumable wear or corrosion flagged. Given the unbroken pass history and absence of advisories, the MOT record alone implies the previous owners kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion, as high mileage accelerates fatigue in those components even when testers log no faults. The 176,291-mile odometer also warrants a check of cambelt and drivetrain service evidence, which falls outside MOT scope. The clean test sheet offers reassurance but not a substitute for physical examination. Verify service books, confirm timing belt intervals were met, and scrutinise tyre sidewalls and exhaust emissions during a road test before purchase.