2011 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · RO11 AAU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 17 July 2025 at 158,756 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently met passing standards over the last three annual cycles. However, the recurring pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025 suggests a reactive maintenance approach where faults are only rectified just before the annual testing deadline rather than being addressed as part of a preventative schedule. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. Between the July 2023 and July 2024 tests, the car covered 7,683 miles, while it covered 10,965 miles in the year between 2024 and 2025. This steady usage indicates regular operation rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining rubber components and engine seals. The clean nature of the passing results is notable as the record does not list specific defects that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems since the record does not detail the recent failures. At 158,000 miles, control arm bushes, ball joints, and coil springs are expected to show significant wear. The buyer should also check for binding calipers or uneven wear on the brake discs, as the previous failures may have related to these mechanical components. Given the age and mileage, a close look at the subframe and structural points for corrosion is essential to ensure no hidden rust has developed in areas the MOT tester did not flag.