2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RJ16 WVN

The 2016 Audi A3 presents a stable mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 21 June 2025, when it passed at 104,406 miles. That test recorded two advisories for tyre wear, both on the front axle, where the nearside and offside tyres were worn close to the legal limit and showing edge balding. No structural, suspension, or braking defects were flagged at that visit. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the recurrence of tyre wear advisories suggests consumable upkeep has been reactive rather than proactive. The mileage progression tells a clear story of consistent use. Between July 2023 at 64,790 miles and July 2024 at 86,756 miles, the car covered 21,966 miles in a single year, a sharp increase from the roughly 10,000-mile annual average seen between 2021 and 2023. That spike in 2023–2024 likely accounts for the rear brake disc wear and pitting noted in the July 2023 test, along with the perishing tyre advisories that year. From June 2024 to June 2025, the odometer moved only from 86,756 to 104,406 miles, a jump of 17,650 miles, still above the car's long-term average but lower than the prior year's peak. The record is complete with no gaps, and every test has resulted in a pass. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components, given the repeated pattern of uneven front tyre wear. Edge balding on both front tyres points to possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorated damping. The rear brake disc wear noted in 2023 at 64,790 miles was not flagged again in 2025, but a hands-on check of rear disc thickness and condition remains prudent at this mileage. Tyre age and sidewall condition deserve close scrutiny as well, since the 2023 test specifically flagged cracking and perishing. The exhaust and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and suspension arms, as the car enters its second decade. Overall, the MOT record reflects a vehicle that has been maintained to a passable standard, but the tyre wear pattern and elevated recent mileage suggest a thorough pre-purchase inspection is warranted.