2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · RV66 OSC

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a minor decline regarding brake-related components. The most recent test in November 2025 at 36,258 miles identified a defect involving a rear brake disc that was pitted and scored. This follows an advisory from November 2023 at 31,222 miles regarding thin offside rear brake pads. While the car passed the test, these recurring issues with the braking assembly suggest that the system is beginning to require proactive attention. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between November 2021 and November 2025, the car covered 11,670 miles, indicating infrequent use or long periods of storage. This low usage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, but it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based parts and corrosion on metal surfaces due to a lack of heat cycles from regular operation. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the pitting on the rear discs has not progressed to structural thinning that would compromise stopping performance. Given the low mileage, the tester should also check for perished suspension bushes and cracked tyre sidewalls which are common symptoms in vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods. Verifying the integrity of the chassis against surface rust is also vital, as low-mile usage does not protect the vehicle from environmental oxidation over a decade.