2012 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · CP58 RUS

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 87,604 miles resulted in an initial failure due to incorrectly coloured rear indicators and significant tyre wear across three corners. While the vehicle passed upon rectification, the recurring nature of tyre-related issues suggests the owner waits until components reach legal limits or failure points before addressing them. At 87,604 miles over 14 years, the Audi has averaged approximately 6,257 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate usage for its age. The mileage progression shows steady annual accumulation, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and a similar interval in the years preceding that. This consistent usage suggests the car has not sat for long periods, though the low mileage relative to its age makes rubber-based components more susceptible to degradation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, as the control arm pins and bushes were flagged as worn in both 2022 and 2023. Although these did not cause a failure at the time, the repeated mention of worn bushes indicates the components are reaching the end of their functional life. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the record notes thin rear brake pads in 2023, and the buyer should verify the current thickness and check for uneven wear on the discs. The tyres are a significant point of concern given the history of perishing in 2023 and 2024, followed by reaching the 2mm limit in late 2025. An inspector must check for sidewall cracking and uneven wear patterns which could indicate alignment issues stemming from the aforementioned suspension wear. Beyond these recurring consumable and rubber faults, the record shows no major structural failures or terminal mechanical defects.