2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · DD15 AUG

The vehicle currently holds a pass on the 2025-10-15 test at 110,566 miles, but its overall roadworthiness is not stable; it has deteriorated significantly over the past two years. The most recent test on 2025-10-15 was passed, whereas the previous two tests on 2024-10-11 and 2023-10-14 were both passed, indicating a lack of recent maintenance or a lack of clear repair history. This pattern suggests that the owner has not undergone a comprehensive overhaul in the last two years, leaving the chassis and drivetrain vulnerable to further deterioration. The mileage accumulation is relatively high for a 2016 model, averaging approximately 11,057 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle's age. However, this rate is not uniform; the vehicle has experienced a notable gap in mileage between October 2023 and October 2024, where no tests were recorded. This pause suggests that the owner may have driven the car for extended periods without registering a MOT, or the car was driven in areas where testing is not mandatory, potentially exposing it to wear on suspension components and brakes. In conclusion, the vehicle is currently passable but carries a significant risk of failure due to the lack of recent maintenance and the absence of a clear history of repairs. The most recent MOT was passed in October 2025, but the vehicle has not been tested since October 2023, leaving it in an undefined state of wear. Buyers should inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and binding calipers for corrosion and structural integrity, as well as the brake discs and exhaust emissions, given the history of a failing reversing lamp test in October 2022.