2016 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · MH16 ONX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass in its most recent test on March 2025 at 49,783 miles. This reflects an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous month in February 2025, where multiple mechanical and consumable defects were identified. The absence of defects in the March 2025 record suggests that the previous owner addressed the flagged suspension issues and tyre wear shortly after the February failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded mileage between September 2022 and December 2023, where the car covered only 3,385 miles over fifteen months. While low mileage generally indicates less wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which aligns with the perished dust covers noted in the later MOT records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and fluid leak points. The February 2025 test flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover and damaged track rod end covers on both sides. Although these may have been replaced, the recurring nature of rubber deterioration suggests the vehicle may sit frequently. Furthermore, the buyer should inspect the rear differential and the front oil leak previously reported in early 2025 to ensure these have not progressed into active leaks, as the MOT tester only noted they were not excessive at that time.