2017 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · BF67 YCS

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of age-related degradation despite low usage. The most recent test in August 2025 at 34,791 miles showed a pass but noted advisories for a damaged windscreen and perishing rubber on both front tyres. While the vehicle passes its inspections, the recurring mentions of rubber-based failures suggest that the car is suffering from time rot rather than mechanical wear from mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,866 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 19,644 miles and August 2025 at 34,791 miles, the car covered only 15,147 miles. This low usage explains the lack of wear on drivetrain and suspension components, but it directly correlates with the issues seen in the MOT record. The gaps between tests indicate the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which often leads to the drying out of rubber components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres, as the record shows cracking and perishing across 2021, 2023, and 2025. Even if the tread remains deep, the structural integrity of the rubber appears compromised by age. You should check the suspension bushes and brake hoses for cracking, as these parts perish when a vehicle remains stationary. The brake discs should also be inspected for surface pitting, as low-mileage cars often develop heavy rust on the rotors if not used frequently enough to clear the surface.