2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · FM57 PCV

The Audi A3 presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 12 April 2024 at 186,328 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects logged, though the preceding day's failure on 11 April 2024 at 186,308 miles shows a retest turnaround with no defects recorded on either attempt. This pattern repeats from 2023, where a failure on 28 June at 179,244 miles preceded a pass on 11 July at 179,246 miles, again with no faults cited. Such back-to-back fail-and-pass cycles with blank defect fields suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical faults. The mileage progression sits close to typical use for an 18-year-old car, averaging roughly 10,350 miles per year against the 186,328 miles recorded. From the 1 June 2022 test at 170,289 miles, the car gained 8,957 miles to the June 2023 failure, then a further 7,082 miles to the April 2024 pass. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the sparse five-entry record. The clean defect history across all tests means the DVSA data gives little indication of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage, as MOT cleanliness does not confirm component life remaining. The repeated same-day or near-day fail-retest pairs in 2023 and 2024 warrant a check of the V5C and test certificates to confirm no suppressed advisories. At 186,328 miles, expect worn drivetrain mounts and possible subframe corrosion even if the tester logged nothing.