2015 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · G1 AMR

The vehicle passed its MOT on 12 June 2026 with no recorded defects, immediately following a failure the previous day for a fractured nearside rear coil spring. This indicates a critical suspension component was replaced between tests, resolving an acute safety risk. The maintenance trend shows a reactive but prompt correction of a serious structural failure, though the underlying cause for that specific component's premature fracture at 132,150 miles requires investigation. The recorded mileage of 132,151 over approximately 11 years averages a high 12,014 miles annually. The MOT history shows consistent annual testing with mileage increments of roughly 8,000 to 13,000 miles per year, confirming regular use without significant gaps. The sparse record, with only one test per year until the recent consecutive days, is typical for a privately owned vehicle but provides no insight into interim servicing or consumable replacement beyond the statutory MOT checks. A buyer must prioritise a detailed inspection of the rear suspension, particularly the nearside assembly where the spring failed. The 2023 advisory of a nearside rear tyre worn on the edge suggests a possible alignment or bush wear issue that may have contributed to the spring's stress. Verify the quality and completeness of the spring replacement, check for damage to the adjacent shock absorber and suspension arms, and assess all suspension bushes for play. Given the high mileage, also scrutinise brake disc thickness and condition, exhaust integrity for corrosion, and look for any signs of uneven tyre wear that could indicate persisting alignment problems.