2007 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · AD57 GFJ

The Audi A3 passed its most recent MOT on 31 December 2024 at 217,109 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures in late 2024 that carried no listed defects. The December 2024 pass followed a failed attempt on 20 December 2024 at 217,000 miles, again with no faults noted, and an earlier failed then passed sequence on 5 January 2024 at 205,748 miles, also with no defects logged. Such entries suggest paperwork or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical decline. The recorded mileage sits at 217,109 against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 11,400 miles per year, which is typical for a nineteen-year-old car. The records show 195,463 miles on 21 January 2023, rising to 205,748 by 5 January 2024 and 217,109 by 31 December 2024. That is about 10,000 miles added in 2023 and 11,300 in 2024, a consistent annual rate with no sudden accumulation or long dormant gaps. The DVSA history is sparse on advisories, noting zero defects across all five entries, so no wear pattern is captured beyond the odometer. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the high mileage and absent advisory data. The clean MOT sheet does not confirm absence of corrosion or exhaust emissions drift, only that the tester raised nothing. Verify the two 2024 failure reasons with the test station, as a no-defect fail often points to a missing lamp or tyre pressure check missed on the day. Given the age and 217k mileage, budget for consumable renewal regardless of the clear record. The previous owner kept the car tested annually and passing, which implies basic statutory upkeep, but the lack of advisories offers no insight into impending drivetrain or structural fatigue.