2013 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · M12 XBH

The 2025‑09‑17 MOT at 103,940 miles passed without major defects, though the tester flagged a near‑side front tyre with slight damage and a severely deteriorated off‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball‑joint dust cover. The vehicle has passed every subsequent test since 2020, with only minor advisories, indicating a stable maintenance record rather than a worsening condition. Mileage has risen from 26,723 miles in July 2016 to 103,940 miles in September 2025, averaging about 7,995 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 13‑year‑old Audi A3. The jump from 70,936 miles in September 2020 to 81,552 miles in September 2021 represents a 10,616‑mile increase in a single year, suggesting heavier use, while the intervals between subsequent tests remain within 4,000‑6,000 miles, showing no evidence of long standing periods. Recurring issues centre on the suspension and braking systems: rear shock absorbers leaked fluid in the 2020 failure, the anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover was noted as severely deteriorated in 2025, and rear brake discs have been recorded as worn, pitted or scored in 2023, 2024 and 2025, indicating progressive wear that may require replacement. The near‑side front tyre in 2016 was worn close to the legal limit, and the 2025 tyre damage points to possible neglect of tyre maintenance. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front anti‑roll bar linkage, the rear shock absorbers and mounting points, the state of the rear brake discs and pads, and verify that the tyres are within legal tread depth and free of damage; a visual check of the chassis rails and wheel arches for corrosion is also advisable, given the items removed from the driver’s view in 2020 and 2021 that may have concealed structural defects.