2014 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · AF64 OCY

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to minor neglect. The most recent test in January 2023 at 98,554 miles passed despite advisories for perishing and cracking on the nearside front and rear tyres. This indicates that while the vehicle is mechanically sound enough to pass, rubber components are reaching the end of their operational life due to age rather than distance-related wear. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-mileage vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 74,592 miles in August 2018 to 98,554 miles in early 2023. However, there is a significant gap in data between the January 2023 test and the current date of June 2026. If the vehicle has not been tested in the last three years, the current state of the tyres and mechanical integrity is unknown, and the rubber components would have degraded significantly during this idle interval. A buyer must specifically inspect the offside rear suspension mounting area which was flagged for damage in 2019 at 83,130 miles. Although the tester did not consider it excessive at the time, structural issues in this area are prone to progressive corrosion and cracking over time. The 2018 advisory regarding thin front brake pads suggests a history of replacing components only when they reach failure limits. Given the perishing tyres noted in 2023, a full inspection of all sidewalls for cracks and deformation is required to ensure the vehicle is safe for immediate use.