2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · AH13 ETA

The 2016 Audi A3 presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean pass recorded on 20 March 2026 at 86,389 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend is steady and resolving, with the four most recent tests all returning passes and no advisories logged. This indicates the vehicle has entered its tenth year in sound tested condition. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,600 miles, typical for a decade-old hatchback. The record shows a notable cluster in early 2024: the car passed on 15 March at 71,016 miles, failed the same day on a technicality with no defects listed, then passed again on 30 April at 71,156 miles. From April 2024 to March 2025 the odometer advanced 13,556 miles, a slight rise above the yearly average, before a low 1,677-mile crawl to the March 2026 test. Sparse entries mean we cannot chart wear between tests, but the clean sheets imply basic upkeep was not skipped. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and the unexplained 2024 failure with zero faults recorded. The DVSA entry offers no clue whether the halt was administrative or a withdrawn test, so verify the V5C and any garage invoices for that date. No recurring corrosion, exhaust emission breaches, or structural integrity warnings appear across the history. The absence of advisories on tyres, wiper blades, or binding calipers suggests previous owners addressed consumables before each test. Treat the clean record as a positive, but confirm underside condition and genuine mileage with a physical check before purchase.