2017 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · AF17 TVV

The Audi A3 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 117,579 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual test from March 2023 through March 2026 returning a clean pass and no advisories logged. A failed entry on 17 March 2026 at the same mileage carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a successful retest the same day. Annual mileage averages around 13,064 miles, which is high for a 2017 car now nine years old. The record shows steady accumulation: 79,582 miles at the March 2023 test, rising to 89,273 by March 2024, 99,798 by March 2025, and 117,579 by March 2026. The final year added 17,781 miles, above the longer-term average and pointing to heavier recent use. No gaps appear between tests; the owner kept the vehicle on a consistent March cycle. The absence of any advisories across five years suggests previous owners addressed wear before each test or the car avoided notable consumable and structural issues. A buyer should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue given the elevated mileage and the sharp increase in the last twelve months. Examine underside structure and subframes for corrosion, as high annual use on UK roads accelerates rust where salt exposure occurs. Verify the duplicated 17 March 2026 entries with DVSA to confirm the failure cause was procedural. Otherwise, the clean advisory history implies disciplined upkeep, but the high and recently climbing mileage warrants a physical check of drivetrain condition and tyre wear before purchase.