2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · OX06 FTD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent MOT recorded in December 2021 at 163,719 miles passed with minor advisories regarding a worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint and thinning front tyres. Given that over four years have elapsed since this test, the vehicle's current roadworthy status is unverified and the mechanical components flagged at that time have likely deteriorated significantly due to age and high-mile wear. The recorded mileage of 163,719 reflects an average usage of approximately 8,200 miles per year, which is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle. However, there is a significant gap in testing data between June 2019 at 137,894 miles and November 2020 at 152,947 miles, covering over 15,000 miles in seventeen months. The lack of any records since late 2021 suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary or been used without professional inspections. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension and drivetrain, as the history shows recurring issues with shock absorber casings and CV joint boots. The tester flagged a serious fluid leak on the nearside rear shock absorber in 2019, and split boots appeared in both 2019 and 2020. The repeated failures for low brake pads and illegal tyre tread depths across years suggest that previous owners frequently neglected basic consumables until they reached failure points. A thorough check for structural corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points is essential, as these are common failure areas for this era of Audi A3 and not fully captured by the MOT history.