2010 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · VA10 MMX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 109,143 miles, it failed an inspection just five days prior due to lighting and braking issues. The persistence of an oil leak noted across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests a chronic mechanical weeping that the owner has chosen to monitor rather than rectify to professional standards. At 109,143 miles, this sixteen-year-old Audi has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-mileage usage patterns. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 9,600 miles covered between June 2023 and 2024, and another 5,100 miles between June 2024 and 2025. This steady mileage suggests the car is not sitting for long periods, though the age of the vehicle means rubber components and seals are likely nearing degradation. A buyer must inspect the engine bay and transmission housing to assess the reported oil leaks. The 2024 failure specifically flagged an excessive leak from the transmission, which was downgraded to a non-excessive engine leak by 2025; this shift suggests a seal failure that requires investigation. Attention should also be paid to the front braking system, as the offside pads were flagged as wearing thin in the latest test. The recurring history of damaged tyres and uneven wear in 2024 indicates potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. A physical inspection should check the front wisharms and shocks to ensure they are not causing the premature tyre degradation. Furthermore, the multiple failures regarding registration plate lamps and headlamp aim suggest the electrical wiring or bulb sockets may be checked for corrosion to prevent future MOT failures.