2017 Audi A3 Sport TDI S-A 1.6L Diesel · LO17 VGF

This 2017 Audi A3 passed its most recent MOT in June 2024 with a clean sheet – no defects or advisories recorded. That is a strong result. The overall trend is stable and improving. The only advisories ever noted were in November 2020 for a smearing wiper blade and minor pitting on the front brake discs. Those were minor wear items typical for a car of that age and mileage at the time, and critically, neither issue has reappeared on any subsequent test. The last three MOTs have been perfect passes. The recorded mileage is low for a nine-year-old car, at roughly 5,700 miles per year. This suggests the car has not been thrashed, but for a TDI diesel, low-mileage running can present a specific risk. If most journeys have been short, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) may not have had enough time to regenerate properly, and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system can clog up. The steady increase in mileage year-on-year (around 8,000 to 10,000 miles between each test) suggests it has been used regularly rather than left standing for long periods, which is a positive sign.