2021 Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi 1.5L Petrol · LM21 XSO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a downward shift toward deferred consumable maintenance. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 47,568 miles passed, it introduced advisories for thin brake pads on both front and rear and a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit. This indicates that although the car meets minimum safety standards, the owner is failing to address routine wear items until they approach failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for this age, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between the April 2024 test at 27,252 miles and the February 2025 test at 28,935 miles, representing only 1,700 miles in nearly ten months. However, the vehicle has since covered 18,633 miles in the final year leading up to the 2026 inspection, which likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the brakes and tyres in the latest MOT report. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The advisory for thin pads on all axles suggests a full brake service is now due to prevent rotor scoring. Furthermore, the uneven wear on the nearside rear tyre points to an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes, which requires a professional check to avoid premature tyre degradation. The sidew damage noted on the nearside front tyre in 2025 should also be verified to ensure no structural fatigue remains in the rubber.