2016 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · AF66 FTP

The 2016 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 September 2025 at 49,502 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passing tests show no advisories or recurring faults. The vehicle's history indicates consistent mechanical condition across the observed period rather than a worsening or resolving pattern. Recorded mileage sits at 49,502 against a ten-year-old car, equating to roughly 4,950 miles per year. The DVSA data shows light annual use: 39,089 miles in August 2022, 41,958 at the failed test on 16 August 2023, 41,995 six days later, 46,858 by August 2024, and 49,502 by September 2025. The clean record with no advisories across five tests suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, though low mileage combined with the short 2023 retest gap implies the car may have stood unused for stretches. The only blemish is the failure on 16 August 2023 at 41,958 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects yet issued a fail. This typically points to a documentation or administrative discrepancy rather than a mechanical fault, confirmed by the pass on 22 August 2023 at 41,995 miles with nothing recorded. No suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues appear anywhere in the sequence. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the low-use profile and likely periods of standing. Verify the brake calipers are free and check tyre sidewall condition for age cracking, since the MOT recorded no consumable wear despite the car's age. The absence of advisories means no component trend demands urgent attention, but independent confirmation of the 2023 failure reason is prudent before purchase.