2015 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SW65 EJK

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently good, as the most recent test on 10 December 2025 at 91,994 miles passed without defects. However, the maintenance record indicates a lack of stability: the previous MOT on 5 December 2025, which was the same date as the current date, failed with a binding brake on the rear side, a disc that was pitted or scored, and an imbalance across an axle. This suggests that the owner has not maintained the brakes effectively over the last year, as the binding condition persists even though the disc itself is not seriously weakened. The failure on 10 December 2025, occurring on the same day as the current date, confirms that the brakes have not been serviced since the previous test, creating a gap in the maintenance history. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle is approximately 11 years old with 91,994 miles, which is typical for its age and reflects roughly 8,363 miles per year. The data is clean in terms of the number of miles recorded, but the lack of a passing MOT in the last year creates a significant gap in the history. The rapid accumulation of miles, particularly the 11-year span, suggests that the owner has not driven the vehicle regularly enough to allow for regular servicing, or that the vehicle has been parked for extended periods. The absence of a passing MOT in the last year, specifically the failure on 5 December 2025, indicates that the vehicle has been sitting in storage for at least a year, which contributes to the overall poor condition of the chassis and suspension. Given the recurring faults, the buyer should inspect the rear suspension and wheel bearings, as the binding brake indicates potential issues with the suspension bushings or bearing wear. The pitted disc and imbalance also suggest that the rear axle bearings may be failing, requiring replacement. Furthermore, the nearside and offside windscreen wiper failures imply that the front suspension bushings are likely worn, which can lead to a rattling noise during normal driving. The buyer must also check the front brakes for binding, as the previous MOT on 5 December 2025 flagged a binding condition on the rear side, and the lack of recent servicing suggests that the brakes are not being maintained properly.