2009 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · DA59 GYD

The 2009 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 96,815 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes from January 2022 through to the current certificate. Recorded mileage sits at 96,815 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 5,695 miles per annum. The DVSA entries show steady annual accumulation: 78,524 miles in January 2022, rising to 84,746 by January 2023, 88,875 in January 2024, 93,007 in January 2025, and 96,815 in January 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. Such low, consistent use implies light running but also probable long stationary periods, which on a vehicle of this age can permit corrosion or perished rubber components even where the test sheet stays clear. The history flags no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across the full record. That clean sweep suggests previous owners kept basic statutory compliance but tells the buyer nothing about hidden wear. At 17 years old, the A3 demands a physical inspection for subframe rust, degraded suspension arms, and hardened brake hoses that a pass with no defects will not expose. A buyer should commission an independent underside check before purchase. Verify the condition of the cambelt if service records are absent, given the mileage and age. The absent MOT advisories reflect a reassuring compliance trend, not a guarantee of mechanical freshness on a low-use 2009 chassis.