2017 Audi A3 1.0L Petrol · YL17 TCY

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 76,840 miles passed without failures, yet it flagged perishing and damage on both rear tyres. This suggests the rubber is suffering from age-related degradation rather than tread wear. While the 2023 test showed a clean record, the return of tyre-related advisories indicates that consumables are only addressed as they approach failure. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, moving from 37,156 miles in 2021 to 76,840 miles in 2025. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of standing, which generally preserves the drivetrain components. However, the low annual mileage relative to the age of the car explains the observed cracking of rubber bushes and tyres despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and alignment settings in person. The September 2024 test noted a nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge at 65,836 miles, which frequently indicates incorrect camber or worn control arm bushes. Additionally, the 2020 failure regarding a light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber should be revisited to ensure the component has not developed a significant leak over the last five years. The 2020 failure for thin brake pads and worn discs shows the braking system was serviced then, but the current state of the pads should be verified given the interval elapsed since that recorded maintenance.