2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · SV22 NWC

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding tyre quality. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 14,367 miles passed, the tester flagged a new advisory for the nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit at 2.8mm and showing uneven wear. This follows a consistent pattern of advisories for cracking and damage across all four tyres, indicating that the rubber is failing due to age and stagnation rather than mileage. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between the March 2025 test at 10,876 miles and the March 2026 test at 14,367 miles, the car covered only 3,491 miles. This low annual usage explains the premature tyre degradation noted in the records, as the vehicle likely sits stationary for long periods, which causes the tyre compound to dry out and crack despite having sufficient tread remaining. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the entire set of tyres, as the recurring perishing suggests they are all nearing replacement. The uneven wear noted on the nearside front also warrants a wheel alignment check to ensure suspension components are not causing premature scrubbing. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which frequently occurs on vehicles that are not used regularly.