2009 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SY59 YHD

The 2009 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 January 2026 at 116,574 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual pass on 29 January 2025 at 109,679 miles was equally clean. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the supplied record, indicating consistent statutory compliance over the last three years. Recorded mileage sits at 116,574 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 6,857 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this model. The odometer moved from 104,071 miles at the failed January 2024 attempt to 109,603 miles by the January 2025 failure, then 109,679 miles five days later, and 116,574 by January 2026. Annual accumulation stays near 7,000 miles with no abrupt spikes or dormant gaps, suggesting steady private or light commuting use rather than fleet intensity. The two failed tests in January 2024 and January 2025 are anomalous in that DVSA logged no defects against either failure. Such entries usually point to administrative issues, absent documentation, or a late presentation rather than worn tyres, corroded structures, or failing emissions. The owner cleared both failures within a day and secured passes, which implies the car was not off the road long and basic statutory upkeep was maintained. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and 116k mileage. The clean MOT trail offers no warning on these wear items, but 17-year-old Audis commonly develop perished rear beam mounts and tired dampers unseen by the annual test until unsafe. Verify service history and check for structural rust at sills and subframes before purchase.