2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · CT18 ENV

The 2018 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 71,989 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT results across the vehicle's life. The absence of any advisories or failures indicates the previous keeper addressed wear before each annual test and kept the car to a sound standard. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 29,021 miles in October 2021, rising to 41,118 by November 2022, 51,620 by December 2023, 63,012 by December 2024, and 71,989 by December 2025. That equates to roughly 9,000 to 11,000 miles per year with no sudden jumps or dormant periods. The DVSA data is sparse on faults simply because none were logged at any stage. A clean history with zero advisories gives the buyer little to chase on paper, yet a physical inspection remains sensible. At 71,989 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness should be checked for age-related fatigue even though testers raised no concerns. Examine underside structural areas for corrosion and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The previous owner clearly followed a disciplined servicing rhythm with no skipped tests or deferred consumables. This A3 shows no recurring mechanical faults and no worsening pattern, so the remaining risk lies in unseen wear rather than documented neglect.