2016 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SA66 RAW

The 2016 Audi A3 presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 24 September 2025 at 59,547 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That result marks a clear improvement over the previous day's failure on 23 September 2025 at 59,541 miles, where three separate issues were flagged. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving, with the owner having addressed all identified faults within 24 hours before retesting. The current certificate is valid through 23 September 2026, giving a prospective buyer nearly full coverage from today's date of 18 June 2026. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of light use. Across roughly ten years the car has covered 59,547 miles, averaging approximately 5,955 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The progression between tests reinforces this: 45,489 miles in September 2022, 50,453 miles in September 2023, 54,789 miles in September 2024, and 59,547 miles in September 2025, showing a steady annual accumulation of roughly 4,300 to 4,700 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the mileage data aligns cleanly with the test dates. The September 2025 failure, though quickly rectified, warrants closer attention during any in-person inspection. The fractured offside front coil spring and the damaged Macpherson strut top mount are not minor consumable items; they point to a suspension component that either failed through fatigue or suffered impact damage, such as from a significant pothole strike. A buyer should have the front suspension thoroughly examined on a ramp, checking for any renewed corrosion around the spring seats and verifying that the replacement top mount and bearing operate smoothly through the full steering lock without noise or binding. The nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit on its inner edge at the same test suggests possible misalignment or a worn suspension bush that was contributing to uneven camber. A four-wheel alignment check is advisable to confirm that the geometry is correct and that the new tyre wear pattern is even. Beyond the flagged items, the low annual mileage means the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary, so inspecting the condition of all tyre sidewalls for perished rubber, checking the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion that can develop during prolonged standing, and assessing the exhaust system for moisture-related corrosion would all be prudent steps before purchase.