2016 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · RX16 YCC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward deferred consumable maintenance. While the car passed its June 12 2026 test at 86,443 miles, the tester flagged multiple advisories that were absent in previous years. The appearance of thin rear brake pads on both sides and tyre issues on the nearside front suggests that the owner is only addressing faults at the MOT stage rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 13,200 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, followed by another 13,211-mile interval between June 2025 and June 2026. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not been neglected, though the January 2024 advisory regarding perishing tyres indicates the car may have sat stationary for extended periods, allowing the rubber compounds to age and crack despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and rubber components. The 2026 record specifically highlights thinning rear pads and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit, which require immediate replacement to ensure stopping performance. Given the history of perishing tyres noted in 2024 and 2026, the sidewalls of all four tyres should be checked for dry rot or structural cracking. Since no structural corrosion or mechanical failures have been recorded in five years, the primary focus remains on the state of these wear items and the integrity of the suspension bushes.