2009 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · S555 ADG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent inspection on 20 January 2026 at 77,650 miles. This result followed a brief failure in December 2024, which was rectified immediately to achieve a retest pass on the same day. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three successful tests suggests that the current owner is proactive regarding immediate defects rather than allowing minor mechanical issues to accumulate. The mileage profile is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, moving from 66,484 miles in January 2023 to 77,650 miles by early 2026. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between tests can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid oxidation, which the MOT record does not indicate. An in-person inspection should focus on age-related wear that often bypasses the standard MOT test. Given the low mileage relative to the high age, the buyer must check for dry rot and cracks in suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and brake hoses. Because the car likely sits for extended periods, the buyer should inspect the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers that may not move freely. The structural integrity of the chassis and subframe also remains a priority to ensure that surface corrosion has not compromised the vehicle despite the low usage history.