2015 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · CM58 CLM

The Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 27 February 2026 at 59,057 miles which recorded no defects. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly on 18 February 2025 at 55,918 miles and on 16 February 2024 at 53,175 miles. The two failed entries from 17 February 2025 and 16 February 2024 show no defects recorded against the car, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. The pattern across the last three years reflects consistent annual compliance with no advisories or worn components flagged by testers. Mileage stands at 59,057 miles for an 11-year-old vehicle, equating to roughly 5,369 miles per year which is low for its age. The record shows gentle accumulation: 53,175 miles in February 2024, 55,918 miles in February 2025, and 59,057 miles by February 2026. No rapid jumps or standing gaps appear between tests, with each annual interval adding around 2,800 to 3,100 miles. Such low, steady use suggests light motoring, though prolonged idle periods common at this mileage can conceal perished rubber components not visible during a brief road test. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the age and low-use profile. Standing time accelerates degradation of flexible joints and can cause binding calipers or corroded brake discs that a clean MOT will not always reveal. Examine underside structural integrity for corrosion and check exhaust emissions under cold start, as infrequent running allows moisture build-up in the system. The absence of recorded advisories across four passed tests implies previous owners maintained basic statutory standards, yet the twin failure entries with zero defects point to lapsed paperwork rather than neglect of consumables. Verify service history independently and scrutinise tyre sidewalls and wiper condition, as these minor items fall outside MOT defect capture when marginally compliant.