2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LR62 XFH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, with a clean MOT pass as of 2026-01-27 at 158,993 miles, and the maintenance trend appears stable over the past four tests, none of which recorded defects. The most recent test shows no advisories or failures, indicating the car was in good condition at that point, and the absence of recurring issues across multiple tests suggests consistent upkeep. Mileage accumulation has been steady and predictable, averaging just under 11,400 miles per year since first registration. The intervals between tests are reasonable: 2021 to 2022 (16,300 miles), 2022 to 2023 (7,210 miles), 2023 to 2024 (9,417 miles), and 2024 to 2026 (10,762 miles). The gap between the 2024 and 2026 tests is slightly longer than usual—nearly two years—but the mileage increase over that period remains within expected norms, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps in the record. With no advisories or failures logged in the last five tests, there are no obvious recurring mechanical concerns to prioritise during a physical inspection. However, given the vehicle’s age and mileage, a buyer should still check the condition of consumables and high-wear items: brake discs and pads for wear or corrosion, suspension bushes and mounts for deterioration, and tyres for age-related cracking or uneven wear. The timing chain tensioner on the EA111 engine family is a known potential point of failure on this generation of Audi, so listening for rattling on cold start-up would be prudent. Structural rust was not flagged in any test, but inspecting wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts remains advisable, especially if the car was used in a region with winter road treatments.