2010 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · DA10 CNN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on March 3, 2026 resulted in a pass, it flagged a nearside front tyre nearing the legal limit and a binding offside rear brake. This mirrors issues identified in the February 2024 failure where the car failed due to structural tyre defects and brake binding. The recurring brake issues suggest the owner only addresses components once they reach a failure threshold. Mileage data shows significant usage over the last three years. The vehicle travelled from 121,083 miles in February 2023 to 134,337 miles in February 2024, an increase of over 13,000 miles in a year. It then covered another 16,075 miles by February 2025, reaching 150,412 miles. This high annual mileage is consistent with a sixteen-year-old Audi but explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables like tyres and brake components. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and braking system thoroughly. The record notes a misaligned offside front coil spring in early 2024 and persistent binding on the offside rear service brake across multiple years. These mechanical faults often lead to uneven tyre wear or a seized caliper that could overheat the rotor. Additionally, the oil leak noted in 2024 has not been cleared in subsequent records, requiring a physical inspection of the engine seals and sump to ensure the leak is not worsening.