2002 AUDI A31.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of deferred maintenance despite its low mileage. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 78,981 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. The transition from a clean pass in 2024 to a list of multiple defects in 2025 suggests that the vehicle is only maintained when necessary to pass the MOT rather than through a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old Audi, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. However, the data shows a notable gap in activity between June 2023 at 76,165 miles and October 2024 at 77,567 miles, followed by a rapid burst of use in late 2025. This intermittent use explains the state of rubber-based components, such as the perished brake hoses and cracking tyres identified previously, which fail due to age and environmental exposure rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of all rubber components and braking systems. The record shows recurring issues with perishing tyres across all four tyres, cracked front brake hoses, and a corroded offside rear brake pipe. The front suspension arm bushes on both sides were flagged as worn in 2025, indicating they likely require replacement to ensure steering precision and prevent noise. Additionally, the previously noted oil leak from 2023 should be visually monitored to ensure it has not worsened into a more significant failure during the periods of inactivity.