2014 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · SL64 EOT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 62,401 miles passed despite an advisory for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a failure in September 2024 where the tester identified a serious leak on the nearside rear shock absorber and an ineffective fuel cap. While the immediate mechanical failures have been addressed, the recurring appearance of tyre wear suggests that components are only replaced when they reach critical thresholds. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 11,493 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, followed by another 8,507 miles in the subsequent year leading to the failed test. This low usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but low-mileage vehicles often suffer from degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and perished seals, which may align with the shock absorber failure noted in 2024. A buyer should inspect the windscreen closely, as records show persistent damage on both sides throughout late 2024 that remained until the following year. The recurring advisory for uneven wear on front tyres in both 2023 and 2025 indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension geometry that requires a professional check. Furthermore, the previously replaced nearside rear shock absorber should be visually inspected to ensure the work was completed and that no further leaks are present, as the previous failure indicated a significant loss of damping.