2004 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · J5 TDF

The 2004 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 June 2025 at 140,627 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes between 2021 and 2023 also carried no advisories. The single failure on 21 October 2022 at 140,212 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed again the same day. Recorded mileage sits at 140,627 against a 22-year lifespan, averaging roughly 6,400 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The records show very low annual accumulation: just 935 miles between November 2021 and October 2022, and only 301 miles from October 2023 to June 2025. A 20-month gap separates the October 2023 test at 140,326 miles from the June 2025 test, with the car covering merely 301 miles in that span. Such low use suggests extended standing periods, though the clean test history gives no evidence of neglect in the recorded checks. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use pattern, as prolonged inactivity promotes corrosion and seized components that an MOT with no advisories may not capture. Examine subframes and sills for structural rust, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests implies previous owners addressed issues before testing, but the 2022 duplicate entry shows the record is not flawless.