2015 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · R21 JAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 114,497 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just one day prior involving anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers and multiple tyre-related defects. The persistence of oil misting on both rear shock absorbers across both the failed and passed 2025 tests suggests that the previous owner only addresses mechanical components when they threaten an MOT pass certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old German vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 96,172 miles in October 2023 to 105,304 miles in October 2024, and reaching 114,497 miles by October 2025. This regularity suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which helps prevent degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension and rubberwork. The 2025 record flagged inner-edge wear on the driver-side front tyre and perished rubber on the rear tyres, which often indicates alignment issues or neglected tyre replacement. The recurring oil misting on the rear shock absorbers is a sign of impending seal failure and should be monitored for increased leakage. Additionally, the long-term minor oil leak noted in both 2023 and 2024 warrants a visual check of the engine bay to ensure the source is a simple valve cover gasket or similar seal that could worsen over time.