2017 Audi A3 SE TDI 1.6L Diesel · BF67 YCY

The 2017 Audi A3 SE TDI presents an improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 February 2026 at 85,296 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks three consecutive advisory-free tests, a notable shift from the minor wear item flagged in 2021. The maintenance trajectory is clearly stable and now firmly positive, suggesting the last two keepers addressed basic consumable wear promptly and kept the car in sound running order. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,477 miles per year, which is typical for a diesel hatchback of this age and aligns well with the recorded intervals. Between the September 2021 test at 55,998 miles and the February 2023 test at 62,650 miles, the car covered 6,652 miles in around 17 months, a modest pace. The step from February 2023 to February 2024 shows 8,080 miles in 12 months, and the final jump to February 2026 adds 14,566 miles across 24 months, indicating slightly heavier recent use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long-term standing or mileage irregularities. The only defect on record appeared in the September 2021 test at 55,998 miles, when the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin under item 1.1.13 (a) (ii). That advisory has not recurred, and the subsequent clean passes imply the pads and likely the rear discs were replaced in good time. No suspension, steering, or structural corrosion issues have ever been noted, which is encouraging for a nine-year-old car. A buyer should still inspect the condition of the rear brake discs for lipping and uneven wear, check the front pads and discs for remaining life, and examine the underside for any fresh corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, or along the sills, particularly around the rear trailing arms and anti-roll bar linkages common on this platform. Tyre condition and age across all four corners also warrant close scrutiny, given the 2026 test recorded none of the usual minor advisories even tyres sometimes attract.