AUDI A32005 · 3.2L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 86,350 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The repair of a fractured offside rear coil spring and a worn offside rear wheel bearing suggests that the suspension is reaching a point of component failure, yet the owner only addresses these issues once they result in an MOT failure. At 86,350 miles over 21 years, this Audi shows remarkably low mileage, averaging approximately 4,112 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age and sitting rather than mechanical wear. The record shows consistent annual intervals of roughly 3,000 miles between tests, but the 2024 failure for a deep cut in the offside rear tyre at 83,130 miles indicates that basic safety checks on consumables may have been neglected between official inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the remaining suspension and braking components. The nearside front brake disc was flagged as pitted and scored in the 2025 test, which is a common symptom of low-mileage cars that sit for long periods. Given the previously failed offside rear wheel bearing and coil spring, the inspector should check all opposite wheel bearings for play and inspect all springs for fractures, as these often tend to fail in pairs. The age of the vehicle also necessitates a close look at structural corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, which are not captured in the MOT history.