2013 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · RW13 ELS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean MOT pass on January 29, 2026 at 118,821 miles. This recent result indicates that the car currently meets minimum safety and emission standards without any recorded mechanical defects. While the history shows a failure in May 2025 at 118,072 miles, the lack of recorded defects for that specific entry suggests an administrative error or a re-test success rather than a recurring mechanical fault that remained unaddressed. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,140 miles per year. Between April 2022 and January 2026, the car covered 21,633 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 5,400 miles per annum during that period. There are no significant gaps in the testing that would suggest the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, which helps mitigate the degradation of rubber components and fluid-related corrosion in the braking system. Given the clean history of recorded structural or major mechanical failures over the last four years, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear items typical for an Audi of this age. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often degrade around the 100,000-mile mark. Checking the brake discs for thinning or uneven wear and inspecting the underside for surface rust is also advisable, as the MOT only identifies defects that reach a point of failure rather than predicting future wear.