2011 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · KX11 WBF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern regarding braking component condition. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 76,759 miles passed, the tester flagged the front inner brake disc as pitted and scored. This follows a recurring issue noted in 2024 and 2025, where both nearside and offside front discs were highlighted for similar corrosion and wear despite the low mileage. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 76,759 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,117 miles per year. This low usage often explains the surface corrosion seen on iron components like brake discs when a vehicle remains stationary. The gap between the 2023 test at 71,173 miles and the 2024 test at 72,758 miles shows only 1,585 miles of travel, suggesting the car sits for long periods which can lead to rubber degradation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the persistent pitting on the discs suggests they are nearing replacement rather than just being cleaned. The 2024 failure also identified a perished nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, which indicates that rubber components are beginning to fail due to age. Check for further cracking on the tyre sidewalls, as the 2025 advisory specifically flagged aishing offside rear tyre, a common symptom of low-mileage, older vehicles.