2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · FT12 TXH

This 2012 Audi A3 holds a current MOT pass issued on 21 April 2026 at 97,420 miles, which is fresh and valid relative to today's date. The mechanical trend indicates a slight escalation in minor wear items over recent years, moving from completely clean passes in earlier life to consistent advisory notes on consumables and suspension joints. The latest test highlights a perishing nearside rear tyre, slight play in the nearside rear anti roll bar linkage, and a corroded offside front coil spring. These items reflect standard age related fatigue rather than systemic failure, meaning the vehicle remains structurally sound but requires proactive attention from the next owner. Mileage accumulation over the fourteen year life of the vehicle averages roughly 6,959 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical UK driving norms. The progression shows steady, uninterrupted use from 36,418 miles in May 2015 up to the most recent test at 97,420 miles. Annual increments remain remarkably consistent at approximately four to six thousand miles per year, with no suspicious gaps or periods of prolonged storage recorded. This steady cadence implies the car has been used regularly, which generally prevents the seized components and battery degradation often found in underused vehicles. A physical inspection should prioritise the suspension and braking systems based on historical advisories found in the record. The tester noted front brake pads wearing thin in April 2025 and a binding rear brake back in April 2023, making a direct check of brake disc thickness and caliper movement essential. Suspension components warrant thorough scrutiny, given the recurring anti roll bar linkage play noted in 2021 and 2026, alongside shock absorber misting observed in 2023 and 2025. Buyers must budget for replacing the corroded front coil spring and perished rear tyre immediately, while checking the subframe and sills for surface corrosion typical of a twelve year old VAG platform.