2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · NJG 1W

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile despite a recent minor-related failure. In the most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 72,754 miles, the car initially failed due to a perished offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. The fact that this was rectified immediately to pass on the same day with no further defects indicates that the owner is responsive to MOT-related requirements rather than allowing minor faults to escalate into mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between September 2022 at 59,078 miles and September 2025 at 72,754 miles, the car covered roughly 13,600 miles. This steady usage suggests regular operation, which is generally better for rubber components and seals than a vehicle that sits for long periods of time. The lack of significant gaps in the testing history confirms the vehicle has been in active use throughout the last four years. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the anti-roll bar ball joint has already shown signs of wear. While the current record is clean, the age of the Audi means that rubber bushings in the control arms may be beginning to crack or perish. Given the clean reports from 2022 through 2024, there is no evidence of chronic structural corrosion or recurring brake issues, but a check for oil leaks around the shock absorbers remains standard practice to ensure the low mileage reflects a sound mechanical state.