2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · GF62 FWK

The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on May 1, 2026 at 101,732 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for a nearside headlamp aim being too low. This is a minor adjustment issue and does not indicate mechanical neglect. The clean records from 2023 and 2024 suggest that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard during those periods. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's fourteen-year age, averaging approximately 7,267 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 79,882 miles and May 2026 at 101,732 miles, the car has covered roughly 22,000 miles, indicating steady and regular use. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent seal degradation and rubber perish, though the total mileage now places it in a bracket where suspension and drivetrain components require more frequent scrutiny. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the nearside front tyre, which was flagged for damage during the May 2025 test at 96,400 miles. While the car passed since then, it is worth checking for sidewall bulging or uneven wear that might indicate alignment issues. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, control arm bolts, and coil springs is necessary, as these components rarely show defects in standard MOT tests until they reach a point of failure.