2016 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · WN66 JVM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding consumable components and seals. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 72,499 miles passed, it revealed multiple defects including thin front brake pads and perishing on three separate tyres. This follows a pattern seen in 2024 where a non-excessive oil leak was noted, suggesting that the previous owner addresses faults only upon inspection failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,250 miles per year. Between October 2021 at 59,522 miles and October 2025 at 72,499 miles, the car covered 13,977 miles. This low annual usage explains the recurring degradation of rubber-based components, such as the cracking and perishing tyres noted in multiple tests, which often occurs when tyres age due to dry rot and lack of regular use rather than simple tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the tyre set, as the recurring reports of cracking and bald edges across 2021 and 2025 indicate the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life. The oil leak identified in 2024 requires a physical check to ensure it remains a minor weeping gasket or a valve cover seal that could worsen over time. Given the thin brake pads flagged in the latest record, the entire braking system, including discs, should be checked for uneven wear or excessive scoring to ensure safe operation.