2010 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · CV60 WNM

The Audi A3 presents a passed roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 29 December 2022 at 135,020 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as no defects or advisories were logged at that point. The owner cleared the test on the same day after an initial failure logged with no recorded defects, which points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle passed on 20 December 2021 at 121,657 miles following a similar same-week failure on 17 December 2021 at 121,600 miles, again with no defects noted. The recorded mileage of 135,020 over a 16-year life averages roughly 8,400 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age and suggests steady, moderate use rather than harsh high-mileage driving or long dormant periods. The gap between the December 2021 and December 2022 tests shows 13,363 miles added in twelve months, a slight uplift on the annual average but not abnormal. The DVSA data is sparse, with clean sheets across all four entries and no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion, so the record gives little insight into consumable wear or hidden structural condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the suspension arms, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is now over fifteen years old and the MOT history shows no advisories that would confirm those items were checked closely. The twin failure-pass pairs in both 2021 and 2022 with zero defects recorded imply the tester may have raised non-mechanical flags, so verify the V5C and test certificate to rule out mileage or identity discrepancies. Given the clean but thin record, treat the 135,020-mile A3 as unverified for wear until a independent garage confirms exhaust emissions, subframe rust, and binding calipers are within limit. The same-day retests suggest the seller addressed minor paperwork promptly, yet offer no evidence of proactive upkeep on ageing Audi drivetrain mounts or steering joints.