AUDI A12013 · 2.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a current state of high roadworthiness showing a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 13 March 2026 at 96,212 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that all mechanical and safety components currently meet DVSA standards. While a failure was recorded in February 2024, the subsequent pass in 2025 without advisories suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing issues identified during testing intervals. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage observed between February 2024 and March 2025, where the car covered nearly 9,800 miles in just thirteen months. However, usage has moderated back to typical levels, with 7,196 miles recorded between the 2025 and 2026 tests. This regular interval is generally beneficial for older vehicles as it helps maintain seal lubrication and prevents the corrosion associated with long periods of inactivity. Given the clean records from the two most recent tests, a physical inspection should focus on age-related wear rather than acute mechanical failure. A buyer should specifically examine the rubber components in the suspension and steering linkage, as these often perish over a decade of use regardless of low mileage. The brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion or pitting, as the record does not explicitly flag binding issues or thinning pads. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis for hidden rust is also standard practice for an Audi of this age to ensure no hidden degradation is present.