Luke “The Nuke” Littler – fresh off a flawless first-time driving test pass (zero minors!) on November 3, 2025 – has U-turned on his long-held £30k–£50k Mercedes A-Class fantasy.
In a cheeky Instagram Story Q&A just hours after posing with his pass certificate, the 18-year-old world champ confessed:
Fan: “Still getting the Merc mate?”
Littler: “Nah, changed my mind 😂 Been looking at the Audi RS3 now. Faster checkout than my 180s! 🚗💨”
The switch? Blame the theory test trauma (six fails) and a sneaky dealership visit post-pass – Littler test-drove an RS3 in Warrington and was hooked on the 400hp punch.
Old Dream vs. New Beast
| Car | Price | Why He Loved It | Why He Ditched It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes A-Class (old flame) | £30k–£50k | “Classy, comfy – like a 9-darter cruise” (Jan 2025 interview) | “Too slow off the lights – need something with Nuke speed!” |
| Audi RS3 (new obsession) | £55k–£65k | 0-60 in 3.8s, quattro grip, “roars like the Ally Pally crowd” | Zero faults on test = zero compromise on power |
Littler already owns the Merc (bought in January with Worlds winnings) – it’s sat undriven in his garage for 10 months. Now? eBay listing incoming: “One careful owner (me, eventually).”
The Pass That Sparked the Switch
- Theory hell: Failed SIX times (hazard perception nightmare). Passed #7 on Sept 19.
- Practical glory: Warrington test centre – 0 minors, cleaner than his Grand Prix final demolition of Humphries.
- Instructor Colin Price: “Luke’s focus? World-champ level. He parallel-parked like a 170 checkout.”
Littler captioned his certificate:
“FULL LICENCE ✅ 0 faults 😎 Merc who? RS3 loading…”
Fan Frenzy
- “From 6 theory fails to upgrading the whip – ultimate comeback king!”
- “RS3? That’s a 180mph missile – fits The Nuke perfectly.”
- Dealerships sliding into DMs: Audi UK already teasing a sponsorship wrap.
Road to Grand Slam Glory… in Style
Littler hits Wolverhampton this Saturday (Nov 8) for the £650k Mr Vegas Grand Slam – now with keys to his new beast.
Expect Insta stories of the RS3 parked oche-side: “From learner plates to leaderboards.”
The kid who couldn’t spot hazards on a screen just aced the road – and upgraded his ride.
Luke Littler: Licensed to thrill. 🚗🎯
(He’s still insured on the Merc… for now.)
