2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · CA60 FFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows signs of worsening wear across multiple systems. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 159,158 miles, it returned multiple advisories concerning the suspension, exhaust, and tyres. This represents a significant shift from the clean records seen in 2024 and 2025, indicating that components are now reaching the end of their functional lifespan and require proactive attention. At 159,158 miles over sixteen years, the Audi has covered an average of approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its age. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 7,300 miles driven between January 2025 and January 2026, and approximately 8,300 miles between January 2024 and early 2025. This consistent mileage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the degradation of rubber components noted in recent MOT entries. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the January 2026 test flagged worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes alongside perished rear bushes. These issues follow a failure in 2024 regarding an offside front wheel bearing, suggesting the front end assembly is under significant stress. The reported surface corrosion on all rear suspension components should also be scrutinized to ensure rust has not progressed into structural thinning of the sags or mounting points. The braking system requires close monitoring following the total failure in January 2025 due to ABS and electronic stability control faults which prevented a full performance test. Although the vehicle passed since, the recent minor exhaust leak indicates that the system system is beginning to fail. Immediate tyre replacement is also necessary as the offside front tyre is at the legal limit and shows signs of perishing, which poses a safety risk regardless of tread depth.