2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · GL16 AEA

The Audi A3 shows a faultless MOT record. On 2 September 2025 at 71,304 miles, the tester passed the car with no defects. That confirms a stable maintenance trend since the 21 October 2021 test at 44,581 miles, with each subsequent annual examination returning a clean result. Mileage progression aligns with light-to-moderate use for a 2016 hatchback. The odometer read 44,581 miles on 21 October 2021, then 51,635 on 6 October 2022, 57,942 on 12 September 2023, 65,224 on 10 September 2024, and 71,304 on 2 September 2025. Annual distances stayed between 6,080 and 7,282 miles, producing a four-year average near 6,700 miles per year. Such consistency suggests the previous owner avoided harsh high-mileage cycles and kept routine servicing current, given the lack of any tyre or wiper advisories. No test flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, or structural corrosion, so the official history reveals no recurring mechanical faults. A buyer should still examine those components in person, as MOT snapshots miss incipient wear below failure limits. The tester noted clean exhaust emissions each year, yet a visual check of the catalytic converter and flexible joints remains sensible on a ten-year-old vehicle. Previous owners clearly prioritised basic upkeep, evidenced by five consecutive passes without minor consumable defects. Regardless, independent inspection of steering rack play and drivetrain mounts will confirm the car's true state beyond DVSA minimums.