2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · F2 MBR

The vehicle currently holds an expired MOT after failing the most recent test on 20 June 2026 at 63,742 miles. The tester flagged a structural defect on the nearside rear tyre, noting a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its internal structure. Looking at the broader timeline, a similar structural tyre failure occurred on 26 July 2023 at 45,209 miles, when the offside front outer tyre also presented a lump. Two structural tyre failures in three years suggest a recurring issue, likely stemming from the vehicle spending extended periods stationary or encountering repeated impact damage. The trend is worsening, as the current failure leaves the car legally unroadworthy. Accumulating 63,742 miles over eight years results in an average annual mileage of roughly 7,968 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for this age of vehicle. The record shows consistent, gradual accumulation without any sudden spikes or suspicious drops. The gap between the July 2023 test at 45,209 miles and the July 2024 test at 54,698 miles indicates a slightly higher usage period of around 9,489 miles over that twelve-month span, but nothing that points to severe neglect or tampering. The mileage pattern aligns with light-to-moderate use, making the repeated structural tyre defects stand out against an otherwise unremarkable mechanical history. A prospective buyer must inspect the current nearside rear tyre thoroughly before any road use, as structural separation renders it dangerous and illegal. Beyond the immediate tyre replacement, the repeated nature of these failures warrants a close inspection of the wheel alignment and suspension components. Kerb impacts often damage inner wheel rims or crack suspension bushes and coil springs, leading to uneven wear that destroys tyre casings from the inside out. Have a technician check the inner sidewalls of all four tyres for bulges or distortion, and examine the suspension for any play or damage that might be causing abnormal contact patches. Addressing the tyre alone without diagnosing the underlying mechanical fault will likely result in the same failure reoccurring.