2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · FV18 XMJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in basic consumable upkeep. While the most recent test on 30 December 2025 at 46,341 miles passed, the tester flagged cracking in the tread of both rear tyres. This follows a much more problematic result in early January 2025 at 42,489 miles, where all four tyres were noted for being worn to the legal limit or showing perishing. The mileage profile is low for an eight year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between January 2022 and December 2022, where the car covered only 2,382 miles. However, the usage increased between December 2023 and December 2025, covering nearly 9,000 miles in two years. The low annual suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which often correlates with the rubber de-lamination and cracking observed in the most recent MOT entries. A buyer must physically inspect the condition of all four tyres, as the recurring reports of perishing and uneven wear suggest the rubber is failing due to age rather than just mileage. The inspection should also target the suspension bushes and seals, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from components drying out over time. Since no structural or mechanical defects were recorded during the 2022 and 2023 tests, the primary integrity of the chassis appears stable, but the recent history indicates a lack of proactive attention to tyre maintenance.