2012 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · WN12 AEA

The Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 2 January 2026 at 134,961 miles which recorded no defects. Prior examinations also returned clean passes, with the October 2024 test at 110,231 miles and the October 2023 test at 107,356 miles both showing no advisories. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 31 October 2023 at 107,356 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage; this points to an administrative or data-recording irregularity rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern sits close to typical use for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,640 miles per year against the 134,961 miles recorded. The gap between the October 2022 test at 96,267 miles and October 2023 at 107,356 miles shows about 11,000 miles covered, then only 2,875 miles to October 2024 at 110,231 miles, followed by 24,730 miles accrued by January 2026. This late surge suggests heavier recent use after a quieter period. The record itself is sparse, with no advisories or consumable wear flags across any entry, so no neglect pattern is evident from the data alone. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the age and the elevated mileage added in the last twelve months. The clean MOT history offers no warning on corrosion or structural integrity, but fourteen years of service can hide underseal fatigue and subframe rust not captured in a pass result. Verify the V5C and service book against the 2023 double-entry anomaly before purchase. Confirm tyre condition, wiper blades and exhaust emissions in person, as these consumables leave no trace on a defect-free record.