2016 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · LC66 HXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. The most recent test on August 8 2025 at 112,752 miles resulted in a failure due to a structural bulge in the offside rear tyre and multiple tread issues across the front axle. While the car passed the immediate retest, the recurrence of tyre defects suggests the owner only addresses safety issues when forced by a failure rather than performing routine preventative checks. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,275 miles per annum. There is a significant jump of 19,136 miles recorded between August 2023 (80,342 miles) and August 2024 (99,478 miles), indicating a period of heavy usage compared to the more modest interval of 5,144 miles seen between the 2022 and 2023 tests. This higher annual mileage puts increased strain on high-wear components such as suspension bushings, control arms, and drivetrain assemblies. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment, as the 2023 and 2025 records both noted tyres wearing unevenly on the edges. This pattern often indicates poor wheel geometry or worn suspension components that will rapidly consume new tyre rubber. Given the structural failure of the offside rear tyre in 2025, a physical check for lingering impact damage or rim deformation is also warranted. Because nearly ten months have passed since the last MOT, the vehicle is now overdue for its annual test, making a pre-purchase inspection essential to ensure no mechanical faults have developed since the high-mileage period.