2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · RO56 FHN

The Audi A3 failed its most recent MOT on 14 April 2026 at 211,186 miles, leaving it currently unroadworthy with no advisories or defects logged by the tester. The maintenance trend is unclear but concerning given two failed tests in the past eighteen months with no recorded faults. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly in November 2023, suggesting the earlier history was stable before the recent anomalies. Recorded mileage rose from 202,660 in the November 2023 test to 206,441 by March 2025, then to 211,186 by April 2026. That equates to roughly 4,500 miles over thirty months, well below the lifetime average of 10,559 miles per year. The sparse record shows a fourteen-month gap between November 2023 and the March 2025 failure, with only clean passes and unexplained failures logged. No consumable wear or structural corrosion appears in the data. A buyer must establish why the car failed twice with no defects noted, as DVSA systems usually record refusal reasons. The April 2026 and March 2025 failures may stem from administrative issues, undocumented mechanical faults, or tester error. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe for corrosion before any purchase. Given the 20-year age and 211,186 miles, verify the drivetrain condition and check for outstanding recall or repair work. The clean advisory history offers no warning of impending wear, so a physical inspection of structural integrity and exhaust emissions is essential.