2014 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · SF64 JRZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive servicing. While it passed its latest test in July 2024 at 121,801 miles, the tester flagged both thin front brake pads and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. These issues mirror an advisory from the July 2023 test at 115,233 miles, suggesting that the previous owner neglected replacing essential consumable components until they reached the MOT failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,150 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 6,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 6,500 miles between 2023 and 2024. The brief failure in July 2022 was due to a misaligned nearside front headlamp aim, which is a simple adjustment issue and does not indicate deeper mechanical failure or structural weakness. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The recurring mention of thinning brake pads and the uneven wear on the offside front tyre indicate potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require immediate attention. Given the mileage of over 120,000 miles, you should also check for scoring on the brake discs and the integrity of the rubber arm bushings, as the history shows a pattern of letting components wear out before replacement.