2007 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LR57 YLX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 24 June 2025, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward more reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test at 167,021 miles, it had failed just days prior due to an obstructed windscreen and multiple mechanical advisories. The presence of a persistent oil leak across four consecutive tests from 2023 to 2025 indicates a long-term sealing issue that the previous owner has opted to monitor rather than rectify. At 19 years old, the recorded 167,021 miles average to approximately 8,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with 14,533 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 14,372 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This steady mileage suggests the car is used regularly rather than left to sit, which explains the standard wear seen on rubber components and braking hardware noted in the later entries. A buyer must inspect the engine bay for the extent of the documented oil leak, as the tester has flagged it for three years straight. The 2025 failure for a severely deteriorated front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover suggests that suspension components are reaching the end of their life, requiring a check of all bushings and joints. The history of a defective lower gearbox mounting in 2023 and worn brake discs in 2025 necessitates a thorough inspection of the drivetrain for vibrations and the braking system for uneven wear to ensure no further mechanical failures are developing.