2018 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · SB18 EJD

The 2018 Audi A3 demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend, securing a clean pass on 2026-03-26 at 87,051 miles with only a minor advisory concerning a non-standard coating on the offside headlamp light source. Historical records show consistent first-time passes with no major structural failures, though recurring minor maintenance items indicate variable standards of routine owner upkeep over the lifespan of the vehicle. Accumulating 87,051 miles over approximately eight years yields an annual average of roughly 10,881 miles, aligning closely with typical UK driving patterns. Mileage accumulation remained steady between the March tests from 2023 through 2026, averaging around 7,500 to 10,000 miles annually. A notable temporal shift occurred earlier in the timeline, with tests moving from July in 2021 and 2022 to March for the subsequent four consecutive years, creating a shortened interval between the July 2022 test at 61,371 miles and the March 2023 test at 67,255 miles. Prospective buyers should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear axle components, specifically verifying the condition of the rear shock absorbers following the light misting of oil noted during the March 2025 test at 84,369 miles. The braking system requires careful scrutiny of the rear brake discs, which showed pitting and scoring back in July 2022 at 61,371 miles, alongside a historical pattern of tyre neglect highlighted by edge wear close to the legal limit in March 2024 and an under-inflated tyre in March 2025.