2016 AUDI A42.0L Petrol

The Audi A4 currently holds a clean MOT status, having passed its most recent test on 30 May 2025 at 72,048 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, characterized by consecutive passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025. A notable data irregularity exists in the record: the vehicle failed on the exact same day and mileage in both 2024 and 2025, yet no defects were listed for these failures. This suggests administrative or system anomalies rather than mechanical faults, as the car passed without advisories immediately before or after these phantom failures. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 7,200 miles annually. Between the May 2023 test at 63,812 miles and the April 2024 test at 68,577 miles, the car covered 4,765 miles. The following year saw a reduction to 3,471 miles, reaching 72,048 miles by May 2025. Crucially, the recorded mileage has not advanced since that May 2025 test, meaning the vehicle has remained stationary or largely unused for over thirteen months. Prolonged standing can cause its own mechanical issues, such as flat-spotted tyres, brake disc corrosion, and seized calipers. Given the absence of recurring mechanical or structural advisories in the official record, the primary concern shifts from active wear to the effects of long-term storage. A buyer should inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the calipers for binding, as stationary vehicles frequently suffer from pads welding slightly to rusty discs. The tyre sidewalls require close scrutiny for perishing and flat-spotting, which often occurs when a car sits in one position for over a year. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounts should also be examined for deterioration caused by a lack of regular flexing and thermal cycling.