2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · DC08 SNR

The Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 July 2024 at 126,641 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 10 May 2023 at 118,492 miles confirms no outstanding advisories or mechanical faults across the available history. The record shows no worsening pattern and no recurring defects requiring monitoring. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,400 miles, typical for a 2011 vehicle of this type. Between the 12 April 2022 test at 104,557 miles and the 10 May 2023 test at 118,492 miles the car covered about 13,935 miles, a slightly elevated but unremarkable rate of use. A same-day fail and re-pass on 10 May 2023 at 118,487 then 118,492 miles shows a five-mile turnaround with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or minor pre-test correction rather than a structural or mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected upkeep. Given the absence of flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's fifteen-year age. The clean MOT trail does not exempt the car from age-related wear on consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions components. Prospective owners should verify service history independently and confirm the 2024 pass reflects genuine roadworthiness rather than a lenient test. The data implies conscientious previous ownership, but physical inspection remains essential before purchase.