2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · LD18 VAV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 April 2026 at 84,089 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently met the minimum standards following immediate re-tests. While the record shows failures in both 2025 and 2026, the lack of recorded defects on the passing certificates suggests minor issues were rectified quickly rather than indicating deep mechanical or structural degradation. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 59,125 miles and the April 2025 test at 75,595 miles, the car covered over 16,000 miles in a single year, indicating a period of higher usage. The subsequent interval of 8,500 miles by April 2026 shows regular use, which generally helps prevent the mechanical issues associated with long periods of standing, such as seized calipers or internal corrosion. Despite the clean reports on the passing tests, the failures occurring just days before the 2025 and 2026 inspections warrant a close physical check of consumable items. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and check for weeping control arm dampers, as these are frequent sources of minor MOT failures on this Audi model. Given the mileage, checking the state of the brake discs for uneven wear and ensuring the tyres have adequate depth is essential to confirm the previous owner was not merely addressing the bare legal requirements.