2018 Audi A3 1.0L Petrol · LK08 ADE

The 2018 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 January 2026 at 45,645 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean passes since early 2023. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the available history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test scope during this period. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 32,789 miles at the 28 March 2023 test, rising to 37,719 by 1 February 2024, 41,574 by 31 January 2025, and 45,645 by 23 January 2026. That equates to roughly 4,000 to 4,500 miles added each year, or about 5,700 annually overall. The sparse but consistent entries show no rapid accumulation or standing gaps, and the clean sheets suggest light use rather than deferred maintenance. A failed test on 25 March 2023 at 32,742 miles preceded the pass three days later at 32,789 miles, with no defects logged on either. This points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worn component, though a buyer should confirm the failure reason from the full DVSA certificate. Given the absence of flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion items, the structural and mechanical baseline looks sound. In person, the buyer should still verify tyre condition, brake caliper operation after low-mileage standing, and underbody structural integrity for any hidden rust. The low annual use means fluids and consumables may age rather than wear, so inspect service history alongside this MOT data.