2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SN10 DJW

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 August 2025 at 72,209 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, continuing a streak of clean results from the previous four years. This consistency suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the mechanical failures or safety defects typically seen in older cars of this age. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old Audi, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between August 2021 and August 2025, the car covered 19,102 miles, showing a consistent pattern of low-distance usage rather than long periods of total storage. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it can sometimes lead to age-related degradation of rubber components such as suspension bushes and seals, which do not necessarily wear out based on mileage alone. A buyer should pay specific attention to the minor oil leak noted during the August 2021 test at 53,107 miles. Although this was flagged as non-excessive and cleared in subsequent tests, a physical inspection of the engine bay and undertrays is necessary to ensure the leak has not worsened or affected auxiliary components. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should also check for corrosion on the brake discs and cracking in tyre sidewalls, as these elements suffer when a vehicle is not driven frequently.