2012 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · LR62 ABZ

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile that has recently trended toward more complex mechanical issues. While the 2024 test at 69,815 miles showed no defects, the most recent inspection on 19 June 2025 at 91,117 miles resulted in an initial failure. The tester flagged an inoperative engine MIL, a faulty windscreen washer, and an inoperative registration plate lamp. Although it passed following repairs, the presence of an oil leak, even if not currently excessive, suggests a shift from simple consumable wear toward more significant engine-related maintenance requirements. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 18,666 miles in 2015 to the current 91,117 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate concerns regarding seized components or perished rubber seals from standing. The increase of roughly 21,000 miles between June 2024 and June 2025 indicates a period of higher usage compared to previous years. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and wheel bearings. The records show a persistent pattern of brake disc wear and pitting, with advisories appearing in the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 tests. This suggests the discs are frequently reaching the end of their service life or are being subjected to corrosive environments. The 2017 and 2019 tests also highlighted issues with wheel bearings, so the integrity of the hub assemblies and suspension components requires a physical check. The recent oil leak noted in June 2025 warrants a thorough underbody inspection to determine the source, whether it stems from a gasket, seal, or oil filter housing. Given the failure regarding the engine MIL, a diagnostic scan is necessary to ensure no underlying sensor faults or emission control issues remain. Finally, while tyre wear was a recurring advisory in 2015, 2017, and 2023, this appears to be standard consumable maintenance rather than a systemic mechanical fault.