2010 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · FG10 LRO

The 2010 Audi A3 holds a valid MOT pass dated 16 February 2026 at 131,747 miles, yet the maintenance trend over the preceding years is mixed rather than consistently stable. The most recent test flagged an offside front outer tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, alongside a missing rear wiper arm. These are minor faults, but the tyre wear pattern hints at possible wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues that have not been formally investigated. Looking back, the vehicle failed its February 2024 test at 121,544 miles on a non-functioning nearside front position lamp, a front oil leak classified as not excessive, rear axle corrosion on both sides, and an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. That same month it passed a retest on 19 February 2024 at the identical mileage, suggesting the lighting defect was rectified quickly. However, the oil leak and rear axle corrosion advisories carried over into the pass, meaning they were noted but not severe enough to cause failure at that stage. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. Between the January 2023 test at 117,257 miles and the February 2024 test at 121,544 miles, the car covered roughly 4,287 miles in just over twelve months. From February 2024 to February 2026, the mileage climbed from 121,544 to 131,747, a jump of 10,203 miles across two years, averaging around 5,100 miles annually. That is slightly below the typical 8,000 miles per year for a vehicle of this age, though the two-year gap between recorded tests makes it harder to pinpoint exactly when that mileage accumulated. There are no glaring anomalies or sudden spikes, but the sparse testing pattern, only five recorded events spanning roughly three years, leaves blind spots in the service narrative. The rear axle corrosion advisory from February 2024 is the most structurally significant item in this history. Corrosion on a rear axle across both sides warrants close physical inspection, particularly around mounting points, trailing arms, and spring seats, as surface rust can disguise deeper section loss on a sixteen-year-old car. The recurring front oil leak, noted as not excessive in February 2024, should be traced to its source, whether that is a camshaft cover gasket, crankshaft seal, or turbo oil feed, as even minor leaks can degrade rubber hoses and contaminate clutch or brake components over time. Tyre wear appearing repeatedly on the offside front and offside rear suggests uneven loading or tracking misalignment, so a buyer should check inner sidewalls for feathering and inspect suspension bushes, track rod ends, and drop links for play. The missing rear wiper arm is a trivial replacement but worth confirming that the wiper motor spindle itself has not seized or corroded.