2017 AUDI A3 SE TDI S-A1.6L Diesel

The 2017 Audi A3 SE TDI S-A presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 31 July 2025 at 115,341 miles. Every recorded MOT from 2022 through 2025 returned a pass with no defects or advisories noted by the tester. The maintenance history shows no worsening faults, no recurring mechanical concerns, and no structural or emissions failures across the four-year span. Annual mileage sits at roughly 12,816 miles, high for a nine-year-old car but consistent with steady use rather than neglect. The records confirm 84,693 miles at the August 2023 test, 99,059 miles in July 2024, and 115,341 miles by July 2025. That equates to about 14,000 to 16,000 miles added each year with no gaps in testing and no lapsed certificates. The 2022 entry lacks a stated mileage but still passed without defect, so the accumulation pattern reads as uniform and well documented. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, the previous owner clearly kept the vehicle to a standard that satisfied DVSA thresholds. A clean sheet across four tests implies basic consumables such as tyres and wiper blades were renewed before each examination rather than left to trigger warnings. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and suspension components, as MOT passes do not measure wear margins in detail. Verify service history for timing belt and diesel drivetrain intervals given the mileage. The recorded evidence supports a sound purchase, but independent confirmation of real-world wear remains prudent at 115,341 miles.