2007 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · FM07 XAF

The vehicle currently holds a failed MOT status from the 19 January 2026 test at 105,436 miles, with no defects formally recorded against that failure. The maintenance trend shows a stable but irregular pattern: the car passed cleanly in January 2024 at 100,846 miles and January 2025 at 103,580 miles, yet failed without listed defects on 10 January 2025 at 103,578 miles before a rapid re-test pass one week later. This suggests administrative or presentation anomalies in the record rather than progressive mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 105,436 against a 19-year-old chassis, equating to roughly 5,549 miles per year. The annual increments are modest and consistent: 97,118 in January 2023, 100,846 in January 2024, 103,580 in January 2025, and 105,436 in January 2026. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear. Low use of this order often masks perished rubber components and corrosion where moisture traps form, despite clean test sheets. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points given the age and low annual mileage. The DVSA entries flag no advisories on brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, but the unexplained January 2026 failure warrants verification of the test centre's rationale and any withdrawn defect data. Prior to purchase, confirm the January 2025 failure cause and the January 2026 outcome with DVSA, since both show zero defects. Check for binding calipers, tired tyres, and wiper blade condition as consumable items the record does not capture. The clean history implies reasonable upkeep, yet the two anomaly failures mean the car is not road-legal today without a fresh pass.