2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · CK56 YDM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 December 2025 at 186,145 miles. While the record shows failures occurring exactly one day prior to the 2024 and 2025 tests, the lack of recorded defects on those failures suggests these were likely administrative issues or minor presentation faults that were rectified immediately. The mechanical trend remains consistent as the vehicle consistently meets passing standards across the last three inspections. At 186,145 miles over twenty years, the Audi A3 averages approximately 9,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage for a petrol vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 8,500 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary neglect, which often leads to seal degradation and rubber perishing, but has been driven regularly between annual testing intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage components inherent to this generation of A3, despite the clean MOT history. Given the mileage, the condition of the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs is critical, as these components often show significant wear before failing an MOT. Pay close attention to structural corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as MOT tests only flag rust once it reaches a depth of structural compromise. Finally, checking for binding on brake calipers or excessive thinning of the discs will ensure the braking system matches the high standard indicated by the recent passes.