2017 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · D4 LES

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 71,871 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just two days prior due to bald rear tyres on both sides. This suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical and safety issues when an MOT failure is imminent, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance between annual testing intervals. At approximately nine years old, the recorded 71,871 miles represent an average usage of roughly 8,000 miles per annum. This aligns with typical national averages for this vehicle class. The intervals between tests have been consistent, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between July 2023 and July 2024, and approximately 6,000 miles leading up to the September 2025 test. This steady mileage accumulation indicates the car does not sit for long periods, which helps prevent fluid degradation and rubber perish. A buyer must pay close attention to the braking system, as recurring faults indicate a clear trend. The 2023 and 2024 tests both flagged thin rear brake pads and pitted or scored discs. By the 2024 failure, the pads had reached a critical thickness of under 1.5mm. While these components were likely replaced following the failures, a physical inspection should verify the current condition of the rear rotors and ensure that the calipers are not binding, which would explain the premature wear seen previously. Tyres also represent a point of concern, with failures recorded in both 2024 and 2025 for insufficient tread depth. The buyer should check the age and remaining life of all four tyres to ensure they are not nearing the legal limit again. Since no structural corrosion or corrosion advisories have been noted in the history, the chassis integrity appears fundamentally sound, but the repeated failure to address wear items suggests the next owner should budget for frequent consumable replacements.