2015 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · LB15 VVM

The MOT history for this 2015 A3 reveals a vehicle with intermittent but notable braking and tyre concerns, with a particularly significant event on 2025-10-31 when it failed on a dangerously damaged nearside rear inner tyre (classified as Dangerous) alongside a nearside rear brake disc recorded as significantly worn, and a nearside front headlamp aimed too low. It subsequently passed the following day on 2025-11-01 with only a minor advisory for nearside front tyre perishing, but the previous day's failure cannot be discounted given the categorisation of the tyre defect and the condition of the brake disc. The longer-term record shows mostly clean passes from 2021 through 2024, though recurring advisories for front brake disc pitting and scoring first appeared in 2021 and again in 2022, suggesting the discs may have been approaching the end of their service life well before the failed nearside rear disc item in late 2025. The combination of a recent dangerous tyre defect, brake disc replacement requirement, and headlamp alignment issue points to a vehicle where braking and tyre condition warrant close physical inspection. With 70,047 miles recorded across approximately eleven years, this A3 averages around 6,368 miles annually, which is broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age. The MOT testing history is consistent with regular road use, with tests recorded in most years between 2021 and 2025 and no multi-year gaps that would suggest extended periods off the road. The annual mileage accumulation does not indicate unusually low or high use, meaning wear-related components such as suspension bushes, brake components, tyres, and drivetrain items should have aged broadly in line with the mileage shown. The tyre and brake disc issues recorded recently should therefore be viewed in the context of normal wear progression rather than as isolated incidents, although the dangerous tyre failure categorisation elevates the seriousness of that specific event. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system given the recorded history. The nearside rear brake disc was deemed significantly and obviously worn at the 2025-10-31 test, which is a substantial defect rather than a borderline advisory, and it is worth confirming directly with the seller whether this disc has been replaced since, alongside any work carried out on the rear calipers or pads. Front brake discs were noted as pitted, scored, and lipped in both 2021 and 2022, so on a test drive listen for any binding or dragging sensation when releasing the brakes, feel for judder through the pedal under firm application, and check for any pulling to one side which could indicate uneven disc wear or a sticking caliper. The headlamp aim was flagged as too low on the nearside front, which on an A3 often relates to worn suspension dropping the beam, so check the headlamp level visually against a wall and inspect for any sagging at the front. Tyre condition is the second priority area. The dangerous tyre failure recorded on 2025-10-31 indicates a structural separation risk, so all four tyres and ideally the spare should be examined for any bulges, cracking, or signs of uneven wear, particularly on the inner edges which can suffer from geometry issues on this platform. The repeated advisory for nearside front tyre perishing suggests the wheels on that side may be exposed to kerbing or that the tyres have aged in situ, so check the DOT sidewall markings and inspect the sidewalls closely for cracking. The 2023 advisory for an under-inflated nearside rear tyre should also prompt a check for slow leaks, valve condition, and any corrosion on the wheel rims. Finally, the 2022 windscreen chip and the persistent TPMS warning lamp indication from 2025-10-31 warrant confirmation that the tyre pressure monitoring system sensors are functioning correctly and that any windscreen damage has not progressed to the point of requiring replacement.