2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · XH60 EMA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its latest MOT in October 2025 at 117,437 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a significant failure in late 2024. Since that period of recorded faults, the vehicle has maintained a clean inspection record, suggesting that the previous owner addressed the immediate mechanical and safety issues to bring the car back to passing standards. At 117,437 miles over twelve years, the Audi has averaged approximately 9,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a gap of 12,400 miles between the September 2023 and October 2024 tests, and another 11,600 miles covered in the most recent annual cycle. This regularity suggests the car has not been subject to long periods of standing, which helps prevent premature degradation of rubber components. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly during a physical inspection. The October 2024 failure highlighted a fractured nearside coil spring and a perished offside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. While these were replaced to pass the test, high-mileage Audis often suffer from secondary wear on suspension bushes and shock absorbers. Check for signs of leaking dampers, excessive play in the steering, or uneven tyre wear that could indicate alignment issues or worn control arms. The 2024 failure regarding front tyre tread depth also indicates a previous lapse in basic consumable maintenance. Given that the vehicle has travelled over 11,000 miles since that specific failure, the current set of tyres should be evaluated for remaining life and grip quality. Inspect the brake discs for significant thinning or deep pitting, as the MOT record does not detail brake condition and the mileage suggests that components may be nearing the end of their service life.