2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · WR12 AET

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable but somewhat reactive maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 December 2025 at 129,503 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests that the owner is willing to rectify immediate MOT failures to ensure compliance, though the lack of advisories across the last three years indicates that minor wear is not being documented during inspections. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for a 14 year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,250 miles per year. Between December 2023 at 122,924 miles and December 2024 at 126,247 miles, the car covered 3,323 miles, showing a lower-than-average period of use followed by 3,256 miles in the following year. This regular usage interval reduces the risk of age-related degradation of rubber components and seals, though the total mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension. A buyer should investigate the specific causes of the failures recorded in December 2024 and 2025, as the record does not specify the mechanical faults that triggered these events. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection must focus on suspension arm bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, which are common points of failure on this platform. The structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of brake lines also require close scrutiny, as the MOT history has not proactively flagged any corrosion or binding calipers.