2012 Audi A3 Sport TDI 1.6L Heavy oil · FR12 EHO

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on May 5 2026 at 212,336 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable in the short term, although the vehicle experienced two failures in 2024 and 2025. While these failures required immediate rectification, the subsequent passes suggest that the current owner is proactive in addressing MOT-related compliance issues rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. The mileage profile is significantly high for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 15,000 miles per year. The data shows a notable acceleration in usage between September 2022 and May 2026, where the car covered nearly 58,000 miles in under four years. Since the 2024 test at 177,753 miles, the vehicle has clocked an additional 34,500 miles. This consistent, high-mileage pattern places accelerated stress on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension components compared to lower-mileage examples. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry, as the high mileage often leads to premature wear of bushes, bushes, and shocks. The 2016 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear on the offside rear indicates a history of alignment or camber issues that should be re-checked. Given the age and mileage, a close look at structural corrosion on the underbody and the condition of the rubber brake lines is essential, as these are common points of failure on high-utilization diesel vehicles of this era.