2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · VE60 OCW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of Pass, but this status is contingent upon the maintenance history. The most recent MOT test recorded on 2025-10-03 at 135,962 miles was passed, indicating that the mechanical condition remains acceptable for the current test date. However, the history of the vehicle is not a static record; it is a sequence of failures that must be evaluated against the current mileage. The vehicle has experienced two distinct MOT failures in the 2022 season, specifically on November 24 and November 29, 2022, at mileages of 114,196 and 114,198 respectively. This sequence of two failures suggests that the vehicle has not been maintained for a full year since the 2022 test, implying a potential lack of proactive upkeep that could have allowed minor wear to escalate into a full MOT failure. The mileage accumulation of 135,962 miles over the past 15 years places the vehicle in a typical age class for its model year, but the data reveals a significant gap between the most recent pass and the most recent failure. The test at 135,962 miles was passed, yet the vehicle failed in 2022 at 114,196 miles, a gap of 21,766 miles. This gap suggests that the vehicle was driven at a speed or condition that resulted in a failure, even though it was not tested in 2025. The lack of a test in 2023 and 2024, with only two failures recorded, indicates that the vehicle has not been subjected to a full annual inspection since the 2022 season, which is a critical indicator for assessing the risk of future breakdowns. Given the history of two failures in the 2022 season, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for the presence of structural rust, particularly in the wheel arches and suspension components, and for any signs of excessive wear on the brake discs or suspension bushings. While the vehicle has passed the MOT in 2025, the history of two failures in 2022 suggests that the vehicle may require a more thorough inspection in the coming months to rule out hidden structural issues or consumable wear that could be exacerbated by the 21,766 miles gap between the most recent pass and the most recent failure.