2017 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · KF66 DXE

The 2017 Audi A3 currently holds a clean MOT certificate dated 29 May 2026, passed at 59,044 miles with zero defects recorded. This represents a clear improvement over the preceding test just two weeks earlier, where the vehicle failed on 15 May 2026 at the same recorded mileage due to an exposed ply or cord on the inner edge of the offside front tyre. The fact that this critical tyre defect was rectified and a fresh pass achieved within fourteen days suggests the immediate issue has been addressed. The maintenance trend over the longer term is broadly stable, with a pattern of clean passes interspersed only by minor advisories and this single recent failure. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the May 2023 test at 46,264 miles and the April 2025 test at 54,010 miles, the car covered roughly 7,750 miles over nearly two years, a slightly subdued rate. From April 2025 to the May 2026 tests, the odometer moved from 54,010 to 59,044 miles, indicating around 5,030 miles covered in approximately thirteen months. This aligns with the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 6,560 miles per year. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or gaps in the record that would raise concern about clocking or prolonged inactivity. The May 2023 test at 46,264 miles flagged advisories for worn front and rear brake discs, though not excessively so at that time. Combined with the May 2026 tyre failure, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the wheel assemblies. Inspect the inner sidewalls of all four tyres carefully, as the offside front defect involved exposed cords on the inner edge, which can indicate tracking misalignment, underinflation damage, or aggressive kerbing. Examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear patterns, and check the suspension bushes and track rod ends, as worn steering components commonly cause the kind of inner-edge tyre damage recorded here. The vehicle's age of nine years also warrants an underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and sills, even though no structural advisories have appeared on the record to date.