2021 Audi A3 S Line 30 Tfsi 1.0L Petrol · ED09 ANA

The vehicle remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, though a recurring mechanical issue persists. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 43,173 miles resulted in a pass, yet it noted light oil misting on both the nearside and offside front shock absorbers. This matches the advisory from the previous test in November 2024, indicating that the condition has not yet progressed to a failing leak. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between the November 2024 test at 37,053 miles and the December 2025 test at 43,173 miles, the car covered 6,120 miles. This suggests regular use rather than the vehicle having been subjected to long periods of standing, which often causes the degradation of rubber seals in the suspension components. A buyer should perform a close physical inspection of the front suspension to determine if the shock absorber weeping is becoming an active leak. While light misting is not an MOT failure, the presence on both sides suggests the dampers are nearing the end of their optimal life. Inspection should also check for uneven tyre wear or play in the control arm bushings, which would indicate that the shocks are already affecting the vehicle's geometry.