2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RG11 LDG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the car passed in January 2026 at 80,077 miles, it failed the test just nine miles prior due to significant braking issues. The tester identified the offside rear service brake as binding and lagging, alongside a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This suggests that mechanical faults are only addressed immediately following a test failure rather than being maintained during routine servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between September 2024 and January 2026, where the car covered over 10,500 miles in 16 months. This represents a higher rate of use compared to the previous year where the vehicle covered only 4,400 miles between tests. The failure in September 2023 at 65,114 miles regarding an inoperative engine management light indicates a past electronic or sensor fault that was rectified before the subsequent pass. A buyer must personally inspect the rear braking assembly to ensure the offside caliper has been properly serviced or replaced and is not currently seizing. The edge wear noted on the nearside rear tyre in 2026 points toward an alignment issue or a worn suspension bush which should be checked to prevent premature tyre degradation. Given the previous engine management light failure, a diagnostic scan is advisable to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the system despite the current MOT pass.