AUDI A32020 · 1.5L PETROL

The 2020 Audi A3 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 15 April 2026 at 53,981 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant shift from the preceding years, where testers consistently flagged minor but recurring wear items. The most recent result suggests the previous owner addressed the nagging issues that had appeared on earlier certificates, leaving the car in strong mechanical order at its latest test. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,000 miles per year is entirely typical for a six-year-old vehicle, indicating regular use rather than prolonged standing or excessive motorway strain. The recorded intervals show steady annual progression, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between tests. The 2025 test at 49,818 miles and the 2026 test at 53,981 miles represent a normal 12-month gap, confirming the car has been driven consistently and serviced on schedule. A recurring theme across the 2024 and 2025 MOT records is wear on the rear brake discs, both flagged as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. The fact that these no longer appeared as advisories in April 2026 strongly implies the discs and pads were replaced between those dates. Buyers should still inspect the rear braking system in person, checking for uneven disc thickness, lipping, and pad depth, as well as testing for any binding or pulling under firm braking. The rear tyres also drew attention in 2024 for worn edges and in 2025 for low tread on the offside front, hinting at possible alignment or suspension bush wear. A thorough check of the rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and tracking geometry is advisable to rule out underlying causes for uneven tyre wear. The 2023 advisory regarding a cut in the nearside rear tyre, though minor at the time, underscores the importance of inspecting all four tyres for age-related cracking, sidewall damage, and tread depth, given the car’s age. With no structural corrosion, exhaust emissions, or steering defects ever recorded, the car’s core integrity appears sound. A brief road test focusing on brake feel, suspension composure over rough surfaces, and straight-line stability will confirm whether the improvements flagged in the 2026 test translate to everyday driving.