2018 Audi A3 1.0L Petrol · DP68 CLN

This 2018 Audi A3 presents a solid mechanical picture based on its MOT history. The maintenance trend is stable and clean. The most recent test, conducted on 21 August 2025 at 30,962 miles, passed with zero defects or advisories recorded. This is a strong indicator that the vehicle was presented in good mechanical and structural order at that time. The mileage pattern reveals a notably low annual accumulation of approximately 3,870 miles per year over eight years. The record shows a clear progression from 18,565 miles in August 2022 to 28,181 miles in August 2024, representing steady but light use. The jump from 28,181 to 30,962 miles between August 2024 and August 2025 is consistent with this gradual pace. The duplicate entry for 30 August 2023 at 25,568 miles appears to be a retest following an initial failure, though no defects were listed on either occasion, suggesting a minor issue was rectified promptly. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles can suffer from deterioration due to long periods of inactivity, including perished tyre sidewalls, corroded brake discs from surface rust, and degraded rubber suspension bushes. The undercarriage and sills should be examined for any signs of corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points common on this generation A3. A test drive should assess whether the dual-clutch gearbox operates smoothly through all gears and that no suspension knocks or brake drag are present.