2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · RE16 VKB

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by five consecutive MOT passes without major failures. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 25,985 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components currently meet the required standards. This string of clean records suggests the car has not suffered from significant mechanical neglect or structural degradation during its ten years of operation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the car covered only 1,834 miles, confirming a pattern of short-distance use or long periods of inactivity. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts. The record from July 2022 at 18,477 miles highlights this specifically, as both the front and offside rear tyres were flagged as perished, a common symptom of low mileage where the rubber dries out before tread wear. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the vehicle's rubber components and fluid systems, as the history indicates a risk of age-related decay rather than usage-related wear. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for further cracking and check the suspension bushes and boots for signs of dry rot. Because the car has likely sat stationary, the brake discs should be checked for surface corrosion and the calipers for seizing due to infrequent use. Ensure the engine oil and coolant have been changed regularly by interval, as these fluids degrade over time regardless of the mileage recorded on the odometer.