2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · S111 ACU

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently in good standing, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning pattern of progressive wear that suggests the car has not received adequate upkeep since the most recent test. The most recent test on 2026-05-18 was passed, yet the previous inspection on 2025-05-07 flagged a significant structural issue: an offside rear tyre with exposed ply or cords. This indicates that basic wheel clearance maintenance and a thorough check of the rear suspension were likely skipped between the two dates, leading to the discovery of a critical defect by a mere 9,000 miles. The absence of defects in the 2024-05-07 test suggests that the vehicle was not subjected to the same level of rigorous inspection as the 2025-05-07 record, implying a gap in the inspection schedule that has since widened. Regarding the mileage pattern, the data is sparse and inconsistent with typical usage patterns. The vehicle recorded 48,981 miles in the 2026-05-18 test, but only 41,284 miles were recorded in the 2025-05-07 test, a 7,697-mile gap. This significant discrepancy in recorded mileage suggests that the vehicle was not maintained for the full duration of the 2025-2026 testing period, a common occurrence when owners skip annual checks or neglect routine servicing. The 41,284-mile test on 2025-05-07 was passed, but the 30,174-mile test on 2023-05-16 passed with a tray fitted, highlighting a lack of proactive intervention that would have prevented this level of wear. The rapid accumulation of miles between the 2025 and 2023 records, combined with the earlier discovery of a structural fault, indicates a potential for imminent failure if the identified issue is not addressed. In summary, while the vehicle has not failed a MOT test in the last five years, the evidence points to a serious mechanical risk. The most recent MOT on 2026-05-18 failed due to worn tyres, whereas the 2025-05-07 test revealed a completely different, more severe structural problem involving the rear suspension and tyre. The vehicle is currently in a precarious state where the 2025-05-07 defect is the primary concern, and the 2023-05-16 test with the tray fitted is the least reliable evidence of previous performance. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension, brake discs, and wheel bearings immediately to determine if the structural integrity is compromised or if the worn tyres are merely cosmetic.