2015 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DA65 HVP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 104,916 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed initially due to multiple safety-related defects. The trend shows a recurring pattern of consumable neglect, specifically regarding tyre condition and seat belt integrity, which persisted across both the 2024 and 2025 inspections. This suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by a test failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 93,278 miles and August 2024 at 99,890 miles, the car covered roughly 6,600 miles, followed by another 5,000 miles in the subsequent year. This steady accumulation indicates the car is not prone to long periods of standing, but the age of the vehicle means that rubber-based components are likely reaching the despite despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres, as the record repeatedly flags cracking and perishing on the rear units over two years. These are signs of age-related degradation that compromise structural safety regardless of tread depth. The nearside front seat belt webbing requires close scrutiny for fraying, as this was a known defect in 2025 that must be properly replaced. Additionally, since the tyre pressure monitoring system was flagged as inoperative in 2025, the buyer should verify this system is now functional to ensure the driver is alerted to sudden pressure loss.