2015 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · NA15 ABO

The Audi A3 passed its most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 127,907 miles, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The underlying maintenance trend is worsening rather than stable. Three failed tests occurred within the prior twelve months, with repeated faults on the engine management light and front anti-roll bar linkage. The single minor windscreen advisory on the pass test shows the final failure cause was cleared quickly, but the pattern points to deferred rectification. Recorded mileage rose from 115,764 at the January 2025 tests to 127,907 by January 2026, an addition of 12,143 miles over the year and consistent with the circa 11,628 annual average for an 11-year-old car. No standing or low-use gaps appear in the data. The jump from 127,600 on 12 January 2026 to 127,907 on 26 January 2026 shows only light running between the two late-January failure retests. The buyer should physically verify the offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. The tester flagged severe deterioration on 12 January 2026 and a dirt-ingress failure on 26 January 2026; the pass one day later suggests replacement or a partial fix, but confirm the joint itself is not worn. The engine MIL malfunction triggered failures on 12 January 2026 and 22 January 2025. Previous owners allowed the warning lamp fault to recur across two annual cycles, implying weak diagnostic follow-up. Check the nearside rear shock absorber for oil misting noted at 115,764 miles and inspect the windscreen chip recorded at 127,907 miles. Neither is structurally serious, yet the repeated MIL and suspension bush neglect indicate basic upkeep was skipped between services. A diagnostic scan and suspension check are warranted before purchase.