2002 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · S33 HAA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in May 2025 at 176,296 miles resulted in no recorded defects, following a clean pass in June 2024 at 176,177 miles. This indicates that the previous owner has addressed past mechanical failures and is currently maintaining the car to a standard that avoids failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between October 2020 and November 2021, during which the car covered roughly 8,200 miles. Since 2024, usage has slowed considerably, with only 119 miles recorded between the most recent back-to-back tests. This low annual mileage suggests the car is used sparingly, which typically reduces wear on rubber components and drivetrain parts despite the vehicle's age. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and steering assembly given the history of related faults. The 2020 test flagged steering rack inner joint play, while the 2021 failure identified a perished ball joint dust cover and a deteriorated offside front drive shaft boot. Although these were repaired, the recurring nature of suspension issues warrants a physical check for grease leaks on CV boots or play in the ball joints. A thorough inspection of the chassis for corrosion, particularly on the sills and mounting points, is also essential as the MOT record does not detail structural integrity beyond for a vehicle of this era.