2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RO11 ABZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass on 06 October 2025 at 142,906 miles. The record shows a consistent pattern of passing the annual inspection without any recorded advisories or defects over the last three years. While the vehicle failed its initial attempts in both 2024 and 2025 by a margin of only two miles, these instances appear to be administrative or testing anomalies rather than indicative of mechanical failure, as no defects were listed during those sessions. The current odometer reading of 142,906 miles over a fifteen-year lifespan averages to approximately 9,500 miles per annum, which is entirely typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage accumulation has remained steady, with the car covering roughly 8,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests and approximately 6,300 miles in the most recent period. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has been kept in regular operation rather than subjected to long periods of inactivity, which often leads to seized components or perished rubber seals. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear areas that fall outside the scope of the MOT test, specifically the condition of the dual-mass flywheel and the clutch assembly, as these are common failure points on high-mileage Audi A3 models. Despite the clean MOT history, check the suspension bushes and control arm bushings for signs of perishing, as these components frequently degrade on vehicles exceeding 140,000 miles. Verify the service history for evidence of timing belt replacement, as the MOT record does not account for internal engine health or the integrity of critical service items that prevent catastrophic mechanical failure.