2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · P2 EDN

The 2018 Audi A3 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT conducted on 25 November 2025 at 65,769 miles resulting in a pass. Two advisories were recorded for both the nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge. This indicates uneven tyre wear rather than any structural or mechanical failure, though it does suggest the vehicle may have been driven on underinflated rear tyres or that the rear suspension geometry requires inspection for misalignment. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no escalating or recurring mechanical defects appearing across the full five-year history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,221 miles per year. The intervals between tests show steady annual usage: 47,157 miles in January 2022, 53,356 miles in December 2022, 57,779 miles in December 2023, 61,674 miles in December 2024, and 65,769 miles in November 2025. There are no unusual gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance that would suggest the vehicle stood idle for extended periods or that the odometer reading has been tampered with. The record is clean and continuous, which is a positive indicator of regular use and consistent annual servicing. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the rear suspension and wheel alignment. The recurring advisory pattern for rear tyre wear, appearing on both inner edges at the most recent test, points to possible toe or camber misalignment on the rear axle. This could stem from worn suspension bushes, a damaged rear beam, or simply neglected tracking adjustments. The front tyres received identical advisories in the December 2023 test at 57,779 miles, which were subsequently replaced or rotated before the clean December 2024 test, suggesting the previous owner addressed the issue at that time but may not have corrected the underlying alignment cause. Beyond the tyres, the vehicle's age and mileage warrant a thorough check of the braking system, including caliper slide pins and brake disc condition, as well as a close visual inspection of the subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust system for corrosion. The absence of any MOT structural or mechanical failures across all five tests is reassuring, but the tyre wear pattern tells a story of deferred alignment work that a competent inspection before purchase should verify and resolve.