2017 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · JB14 LAN

The vehicle's roadworthiness appears stable following the most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 109,560 miles, which returned a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a period of minor mechanical volatility in late 2024 when the car failed on 5 December 2024 due to thin rear brake pads and a registration plate lamp fault. The transition from the failures and advisories seen in 2023 and 2024 to a clean result in late 2025 suggests that the previous braking issues were addressed and the vehicle is currently maintaining a consistent standard. The mileage profile indicates high usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,173 miles per year. The data shows significant annual accumulation, particularly between May 2021 at 43,737 miles and December 2024 at 85,798 miles. This consistent driving pattern explains the frequent wear on consumable components. The jump from 85,798 miles in December 2024 to 109,560 miles in December 2025 represents nearly 24,000 miles in a single year, which is a notable increase in intensity that places higher stress on the drivetrain and suspension systems. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system during a physical inspection. The MOT history shows a persistent trend of thinning brake pads and pitted or scored discs, with significant advisories issued in December 2022 and multiple faults recorded in November 2023 and December 2024. While the 2025 test was clean, the recurring nature of these issues suggests the vehicle has been driven hard on its consumables. Checking the remaining pad thickness and the surface condition of the discs is essential to ensure the recent repairs have been carried out to a high standard. The high annual mileage also warrants a close examination of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre condition. The record shows frequent advisories regarding tyres being worn close to the legal limit, specifically in 2021 and 2023. Given the recent high-mileage year, inspecting the suspension for knocks or play and checking the tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity will help confirm if the current owner is maintaining the vehicle's mechanical upkeep as effectively as the recent MOT pass suggests.