2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · RV61 AAF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred minor wear-related repairs. The most recent test in June 2026 at 125,131 miles flagged several minor electrical and mechanical defects that were absent in the previous three years. While the car passed without defects between 2023 and 2025, the appearance of worn suspension arm bushes and pitted brake discs indicates that components are now reaching the end of their typical effective service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a steady progression of usage between 2019 and 2026, where the car covered roughly 24,000 miles. However, a significant gap exists between November 2017 and January 2019, where only 6,400 miles were recorded, suggesting a period of reduced use or storage which often correlates with the degrading rubber components like the perished tyre noted in the 2017 advisory. A buyer should prioritise an inspection of the front suspension, as the nearside lower suspension arm bush is already noted for wear. The record also shows a history of brake neglect, with thin pads flagged in 2022 and pitted discs on both axles by 2026. The recurring failure of the windscreen washer system and various bulbs suggests that the owner has historically overlooked basic maintenance items until they triggered an MOT failure. Check the inner edges of the tyres specifically, as previous records consistently indicated uneven wear patterns which may suggest persistent alignment issues.