2016 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · SC15 SBC

A clean run of MOT results defines this Audi A3, with seven consecutive passes recorded from 2019 through to 26 November 2025 and no failures or refusals anywhere in the document. The only blemishes across the entire testing history are two advisories issued at the November 2023 test, covering a nearside rear tyre worn on the edge and rear brake pads noted as wearing thin. Both items were effectively self-resolving consumables rather than structural concerns, and the absence of any repeat advisories on the same components at the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests they were addressed. The headline story is therefore one of consistent roadworthiness, with the most recent pass on 26 November 2025 carrying no recorded defects to undermine that position. Against a ten-year vehicle age, the recorded 53,162 miles equates to roughly 5,316 miles annually, which is comfortably below the typical mileage profile for a car of this type. The mileage progression between tests is steady and incremental, with no unusual jumps or unexplained gaps, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing for extended periods. From a mechanical standpoint, this lower-than-average usage tends to mean reduced wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, turbocharger and engine internals, while the braking system, tyres and suspension components still deteriorate with age irrespective of mileage. There are no recorded periods off the road in the MOT history to raise concerns about seized calipers, perished fuel lines or discharged batteries. The 2023 advisory on the nearside rear tyre wearing on its edge is worth investigating during any inspection, as edge wear rather than uniform tread loss typically points to a suspension geometry issue rather than simple ageing of the rubber. On a test drive, pay attention to tracking pull to one side, uneven steering return, or a clonking noise from the rear over uneven surfaces, all of which can accompany worn rear trailing arm bushes, a known weak point on A3 chassis of this era. Inspect the inner and outer edges of the rear tyres physically and check that the rear ride height sits level. It is also sensible to ask for evidence of a recent four-wheel alignment, particularly if the tyres now fitted are newer than the advisory date. The rear brake pad advisory from the same test indicates the pads were approaching the change threshold but had not yet failed, so a current inspection should establish whether replacement work has since been carried out. On test, listen for any metallic scraping or squealing from the rear axle under light braking, and feel for any judder through the pedal or pulling to one side that could point to worn rear discs running in conjunction with neglected pads. Given the vehicle's age and the fact that no advisories have appeared on the front brakes, suspension or corrosion throughout the record, a prospective buyer should still carry out the usual age-related checks beneath the car, particularly around the rear axle subframe mounting points and suspension linkage pivots for any surface corrosion or perished bushes that would not yet have reached MOT failure thresholds.