2017 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · CV67 AAU

The 2017 Audi A3 presents a clean roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 27 June 2025, roughly twelve months prior to today's date, at 49,514 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from September 2021 to June 2025, the vehicle cleared every test without a single advisory or failure. This uninterrupted record indicates the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that satisfied DVSA criteria for mechanical and structural integrity. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical averages for a nine-year-old hatchback. The odometer advanced from 27,887 miles at the 10 September 2021 test to 49,514 miles by 27 June 2025, a total of 21,627 miles over roughly 45 months, equating to circa 5,500 miles per year. No abrupt gaps appear; the longest interval between tests was the ten-month span from 8 September 2023 to 29 July 2024, yet mileage rose only 4,943 miles in that window. Such low annual use suggests gentle commuting or prolonged stationary periods rather than neglected high-mileage abuse. With no historical flags on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, the MOT file offers no evidence of recurring mechanical defects. The absence of advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Low mileage combined with age can allow tyres to harden, wiper blades to perish, and brake calipers to seize through disuse. The tester never noted binding rear calipers or exhaust emissions concerns, but a thorough check of underbody structural integrity and flexible fuel lines remains prudent before purchase. Previous owners clearly adhered to test schedules and addressed any latent issues preemptively, given the flawless pass rate. A pre-purchase examination should still confirm uniform tyre tread depth, assess suspension arm condition for cracked bushes, and verify the handbrake mechanism functions without binding. The vehicle's recorded care pattern implies responsible ownership, yet static storage risks demand a hands-on appraisal of moisture-induced corrosion around sills and subframes.