2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · OE66 OUV

The 20 March 2026 MOT at 97,956 miles resulted in a pass, confirming that the Audi A3 met the required standards at that point, but a simultaneous failure for offside rear shock absorber fluid leak (serious, 5.3.2 (b)) shows a critical suspension fault that was rectified before the final pass was issued, indicating a recent corrective action rather than a steady improvement. Since the 2016 registration, the vehicle has recorded roughly 9,800 miles per year, with mileage rising from 42,803 in January 2020 to 97,956 in March 2026, a steady increase of about 9,500 miles each year and no significant gaps in the annual records, reflecting consistent usage. Recurring issues include repeated brake disc wear and pitting noted in 2022, 2024 and 2025, thin brake pads that fell below the 1.5 mm threshold in 2022, uneven tyre wear documented in 2023 and 2022, and a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber in 2026, all pointing to ongoing suspension and braking concerns that a buyer should verify. A prospective buyer should therefore inspect the rear shock absorber seals for leaks, examine brake discs for scoring or pitting and measure pad thickness, check tyre tread depth and wear pattern for alignment or suspension problems, and look for any signs of corrosion or structural damage on the chassis and suspension components.