2021 Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A 2.0L Petrol · SW70 TNO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 37,418 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to multiple mechanical and tyre defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a series of brake component failures in 2025 suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults once they threatened the MOT certificate rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle profile, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 22,900 miles and the November 2024 test at 29,703 miles, the car covered 6,803 miles. The subsequent interval saw 7,715 miles covered by November 2025. This low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension, though it does not explain the premature brake wear noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system before purchase. The November 2025 failure highlighted thin front pads and critically worn rear pads under 1.5mm, alongside pitted and scored discs across all axles. Because these issues were only rectified after a failure, it is vital to verify that the discs and pads were actually replaced recently rather than merely resurfaced. The presence of a nail and perishing on the nearside rear tyre also indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods, which can lead to rubber degradation despite low mileage.