2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · FT12 TVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive care pattern. While it passed its most recent test on 30 October 2025 at 115,989 miles, it failed that same day due to multiple mechanical and electrical defects. The presence of worn anti-roll bar joint dust covers, a split nearside CV boot, and pitted brake discs indicates that the previous owner likely only addressed wear and tear components once they reached the point of an MOT failure. At a recorded mileage of 115,989 over 14 years, the car averages approximately 8,285 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent movement, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 8,100 miles in the year leading to the latest test. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which often helps prevent the gradual degradation of rubber components and suspension parts seen here. A buyer should focus specifically on the front braking system, as both inner brake discs have been flagged as worn and pitted in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 records. This recurring advisory suggests the discs have not been replaced alongside the pads, which can lead to poor braking performance and vibration. Physical inspection of the nearside front CV boot is also essential; if the split has allowed grease to escape, the joint will be at risk of imminent failure, requiring an expensive replacement. The front anti-roll bar ball joints should also be checked for play or grease leakage, as the dust covers were previously identified as failed.