2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · UJ02 EPH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a persistent neglect regarding rear tyre condition. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 63,790 miles passed, the tester again flagged the nearside rear tyre as being worn at the inner edge of the tread. This follows a failure in April 2025 at 56,930 miles where both rear tyres failed to meet legal tread depth requirements. The recurring nature of these faults suggests the owner has not been addressing alignment issues, instead simply replacing worn consumables. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The data shows steady usage progression, moving from 40,516 miles in March 2023 to 48,760 miles in April 2024, and reaching 63,790 miles by the 2026 test. This low-rate accumulation suggests the mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension components is likely standard for the age rather than the result of high-intensity or heavy usage. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension to explain the repeated inner wear on the nearside tyre. This specific pattern often points to worn control arm bushes, faulty shock absorbers, or incorrect camber geometry that requires professional adjustment. Given the history of nails in the tyres in 2023, the buyer should also check for mismatched patches or uneven wear across the entire set of tyres. No structural corrosion or serious mechanical failures have appeared in the record, but the focus on wheel alignment remains the primary technical concern for this Audi.