2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SW10 WWJ

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent mechanical inconsistency. The most recent MOT test conducted on 12 August 2025 at 133,729 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards. While the history shows two failures in previous years, the ability to pass subsequent tests without advisories suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing and rectifying identified faults immediately. At 133,729 miles over 16 years, this Audi A3 averages approximately 8,358 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 7,200 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2024, and over 17,000 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025. This regularity suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and brake fluid chemistry. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the exact mechanical causes were not detailed in the summary. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, control arm bolts, and coil springs is essential, as these are common points of wear on this platform. The inspector should also check for surface corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as structural integrity becomes a primary concern for Audi vehicles of this era.