2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · RO64 WFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in October 2025 at 114,666 miles. However, the maintenance history shows a fluctuating trend rather than consistent proactive upkeep. The most recent test resulted in a failure due to an inoperative Malfunction Indicator Lamp and an obstructed windscreen swept area. While these specific issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the presence of an MIL light failure suggests potential underlying electronic or sensor issues that the owner failed to address prior to the test date. At 114,666 miles over 12 years, the Audi averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a used petrol car. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,500 miles covered between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 4,400 miles in the year leading to the latest failure. This steady accumulation suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, but the cumulative mileage places standard stress on aging mechanical components and rubber bushings. A buyer must focus specifically on the braking system, which has been a recurring point of concern. In 2022 at 92,592 miles, the tester found worn front discs and thin pads alongside a significant 21% imbalance in the rear brakes. By 2023, the front pads were again noted as thin. This indicates a pattern of replacing components only when they approach failure rather than following scheduled maintenance. A physical inspection should verify the current thickness of the discs and ensure the rear calipers are not seizing, which would explain the previous imbalance noted in the record.