2013 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · R16 KKC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most January 2026 test at 113,808 miles, the failure just one day prior highlighted critical safety concerns regarding the braking system. The presence of incorrectly mounted brake pads and imbalanced front brakes suggests a significant lapse in quality control during recent repairs, indicating that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when an inspection failure occurs. The mileage profile of 113,808 miles over 13 years averages to approximately 8,750 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a significant surge in usage between February 2024 (77,910 miles) and January 2025 (97,883 miles), where the car covered nearly 20,000 miles in under a year. This rapid accumulation likely placed accelerated stress on consumable components, which correlates with the recurring tyre wear and braking issues noted in later tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking assembly to ensure the loose pads identified in January 2026 were correctly rectified and that no binding remains. The recurring failure of tyres due to uneven wear across both 2024 and 2026 points to a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require professional diagnostic attention. Additionally, the previous ABS fault recorded in 2024 and the headlamp levelling device damage in 2026 should be verified as functional to ensure no underlying electrical or sensor faults remain unresolved.