2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · CE13 AAX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward more reactive repairs as the mileage increased. The most recent test in April 2024 at 199,819 miles identified a defective front windscreen wiper blade and a binding offside rear service brake. While the vehicle passed, the appearance of a binding caliper suggests early-stage brake component wear or corrosion that requires monitoring on a high-mileage vehicle to prevent uneven wear. The mileage profile indicates heavy usage for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year. Between March 2019 and April 2024, the car covered 51,666 miles, representing a consistent rate of over 10,000 miles annually. This high volume of travel places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking system. The gap between the April 2024 test and the current date of July 2026 means the vehicle is now overdue for an MOT based on the last recorded inspection. A buyer must specifically inspect the braking system and suspension components given the history of recurring issues. The record shows a broken brake warning wire loom in 2019 and a binding rear brake in 2024, necessitating a physical check of the caliper sliders, brake discs, and the condition of the handbrake mechanism. Additionally, the frequent flagging of tyres worn to the legal limit or perishing between 2016, 2019, and 2021 suggests a pattern of replacing consumables only upon failure rather than proactive maintenance.