2017 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · DX17 MYW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in March 2026, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in attention to consumable components. While it passed the most recent test at 42,369 miles, it failed just eight days prior at 42,339 miles due to critical safety defects regarding tyres and suspension. The shift from a clean record to multiple failures suggests the current owner is only addressing faults once they fail an inspection rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 42,369 miles, the car reflects low mileage for its nine-year age, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components, specifically the perishing and cracking tyres noted between 2025 and 2026. However, the mileage gap between March 2025 and March 2026 shows only 4,250 miles driven between tests, indicating the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which often leads to the degradation of tyre sidewalls and dry suspension bushings. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry and tyre condition. The records consistently flag uneven wear on the inner edges of the front and rear tyres from 2024 through 2026, which strongly indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn ball joints. Furthermore, the March 2026 test identified corrosion on the rear lower suspension arm and transverse arms. Although this was not a failure at the time, the presence of corrosion on a low-mileage vehicle requires a close look to ensure structural integrity of these arms is not being compromised beyond surface rust.