2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · DG02 AMY

The 2016 Audi A3 presents a stable and recently improving mechanical trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT on 2025-09-03 at 83,339 miles with zero defects recorded. Earlier tests consistently flagged minor windscreen damage and routine braking component wear, but the absence of these issues in the most recent examination indicates the previous owner addressed these faults. The vehicle has moved from a pattern of recurring advisories to a fully unblemished roadworthiness status, suggesting attentive maintenance in its recent life. Covering 83,339 miles over ten years equates to roughly 8,334 miles annually, a typical accumulation rate for this age of vehicle. The MOT records demonstrate consistent usage without prolonged periods of inactivity. Between January 2022 at 50,983 miles and January 2025 at 78,655 miles, the car averaged approximately 9,200 miles per year. The shorter interval from January 2025 to September 2025 added 4,684 miles, confirming the vehicle remains in regular daily service rather than standing idle for extended periods. Despite the clean September 2025 result, a buyer must physically inspect the braking components given the historical wear patterns. The tester flagged worn and pitted front inner brake discs in January 2024 at 69,580 miles, alongside thin rear brake pads in January 2023 at 59,965 miles. Although the recent MOT implies replacement, verifying the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs remains prudent. The persistent windscreen damage advisory recorded annually from January 2022 through January 2025 suggests a long-standing chip or crack. The clean September 2025 test confirms the glass was finally replaced, yet inspecting the windscreen surround for stone chips or poor aftermarket fitting is advisable. Finally, check the rear exhaust heat shield, which the tester noted as insecure in January 2024, ensuring it has not worked loose further or developed exhaust rattles.