2013 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · FW13 KXC

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 at 97,978 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as the recurring mechanical and cosmetic issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While the history indicates specific points of wear, the latest clean sheet suggests that the current owner is proactively resolving faults before they escalate into failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year over its thirteen-year life. There is a notable gap in records between November 2021 and January 2023, where the car covered only 1,836 miles. However, usage increased significantly more recently, with 12,794 miles covered between December 2024 and July 2025. This recent surge suggests a transition from occasional use to more consistent daily driving, which often explains the accelerated wear on rubber components and suspension elements. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension geometry, specifically targeting the offside front inner suspension arm bush flagged in early 2023 and the corroded offside rear coil spring noted in 2021. Although these passed subsequent tests, age-related degradation of rubber and metal remains a common trait for this model. Furthermore, the frequent history of tyre perishing and cracking across 2021 to 2024 indicates that the vehicle likely sits for long periods, leading to dry rot in the sidewalls. Verify the current set of tyres for sidewall cracking to ensure the previous issues have not returned with aged rubber.