2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · DF66 RMV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on November 5 2025 at 75,194 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach, as the car failed a test just two days prior at 75,192 miles due to a fractured offside rear anti-roll bar and a nail in the offside front tyre. These faults were addressed immediately, suggesting the owner is willing to rectify safety-critical failures once flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 3,264 miles between the March 2024 test at 55,196 miles and the November 2024 test at 58,460 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 16,734 miles leading into the 2025 tests. This recent increase in usage likely contributed to the accelerated wear seen on rubber-based suspension components and braking hardware. A physical inspection should focus on the suspension geometry, given the previous anti-roll bar failure. You should check for signs of play or perished bushings in the control arms, as the fractured bar often indicates stress on surrounding components. The 2023 advisory regarding pitted and scored front brake discs at 49,864 miles suggests the vehicle may have sat for short periods, allowing surface corrosion; verify the current thickness and surface condition of these discs to ensure they are not nearing their minimum limit.