2020 Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi 1.5L Petrol · SA70 WBT

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 16 October 2025 at 38,226 miles, but this followed a failed test the day before, revealing severe and widespread brake and tyre wear. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening, with critical components failing across all four corners in quick succession. The front and rear brake discs are pitted and scored, and both front and rear pads are dangerously thin—rear pads below the 1.5mm legal minimum. Tyre condition is also critical, with the offside front worn to the legal limit and the nearside front below it. This is not routine consumable wear; it reflects deferred maintenance over multiple cycles. The recorded mileage of 38,226 miles over six years averages 6,371 per year, which is typical for a used family car. However, the gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is unusual: the car gained only 6,069 miles in 12 months, yet the deterioration in brakes and tyres was extreme. This suggests the vehicle may have been driven infrequently but with aggressive use when in motion, or that brake and tyre wear was ignored during the previous year. The lack of any defects in the 2023 test confirms the decline is recent and concentrated in the last 12 to 18 months. A buyer must inspect the brake system immediately—discs and pads on all four corners are near or past service life and likely require full replacement. The tyres, especially the nearside front and offside rear, are legally compromised and should be replaced regardless of tread depth due to the edge wear and cut. The persistent oil light and engine noise from the 2024 test remain unaddressed and could indicate oil pressure issues or internal engine wear. There is no evidence of structural corrosion, but the plastic floor sill and engine cover damage noted in 2024 may point to rough handling or poor storage. The suspension and steering should be checked for excessive play, as uneven tyre wear on the front suggests possible alignment or bushing issues. This car is not unsafe today, but its condition is precarious and demands urgent, comprehensive attention.