2004 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · FH04 FVM

The most recent MOT test on 29 October 2024 at 182,181 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend ambiguous. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly on 31 October 2023 at 177,762 miles after a fail with no recorded defects the day before. The pattern of test failures without listed faults suggests administrative or presentation issues in the record rather than a clear mechanical decline, though the latest failure means the car was not legally roadworthy at that date. The mileage rose from 166,433 in November 2022 to 177,762 by October 2023, then to 182,181 by October 2024. That equates to roughly 11,300 miles in the first year and only 4,400 in the second, a slowdown consistent with reduced use or periods off the road. Over 22 years the average of about 8,281 miles per year is typical, and the sparse history with no advisories or defects logged gives little insight into consumable wear or structural condition. A buyer should commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and 182,181 miles. The absence of recorded corrosion or exhaust emissions failures is reassuring, but the unexplained 2024 fail means the tester identified a reason to withhold the certificate. Check the vehicle physically for structural rust at sills and subframes and verify why the last test failed despite no defects shown. Confirm current valid MOT status before purchase, as the record does not demonstrate a clean pass within the last 12 months.