2017 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · JB07 GEM

The 2017 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 June 2025 at 68,587 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from June 2022 to June 2024 also passed clean. The record shows no advisories, no corrosion flags, and no recurring mechanical faults across the five-year span. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a nine-year-old car. The odometer moved from 44,298 miles at the June 2022 test to 52,848 miles in June 2023, then 60,713 miles in June 2024, and 68,587 miles by June 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 miles per year with no sudden accumulation or standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, with only a duplicate June 2023 entry showing a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage, suggesting an administrative re-test rather than a genuine defect. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age. The MOT record flags none of these, but nine years of use can hide worn trailing arm bushes or tired dampers that a visual test misses. Verify the June 2023 dual entry with DVLA to confirm no suppressed fault. Check underneath for structural rust at sills and subframes despite the clean corrosion record. Inspect tyre sidewalls and tread depth, and confirm service history matches the low-defect pattern. The previous owner clearly kept basic upkeep current, but paper-clean MOTs do not certify component life beyond test day.