2007 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · FP07 OYL

The Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 January 2026 at 160,469 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from December 2022 through December 2024 also passed cleanly. The sole blemish is a failed test on 12 December 2023 at 156,291 miles that was immediately re-tested the same day and passed with no defects noted, indicating a likely administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a substantive fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 19-year-old vehicle. The record shows 151,573 miles at the 16 December 2022 test, rising to 156,291 by 12 December 2023, then 158,974 on 10 December 2024, and 160,469 on 3 January 2026. That equates to roughly 2,500 to 4,700 miles per year across the recorded period, well below the 8,446 annual average implied by the lifetime figure, suggesting the car saw heavier use earlier in life and lighter recent use. The clean pass history across five years offers no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 160,000-mile accumulation. The MOT record flags no corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or binding calipers, but DVSA tests at this mileage rarely capture incipient wear hidden without strip-down. Verify the 12 December 2023 failure reason via the full DVSA certificate, as the summary shows no defects yet a fail occurred. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the car to a reasonable standard, with no recurring advisories or repeated failures pointing to skipped upkeep. The absence of tyre, wiper, or lamp defects across the timeline implies basic items were kept in order. Treat the clean record as a positive baseline rather than a guarantee of component life remaining in steering or drivetrain assemblies.