2014 AUDI A63.0L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding consumables and minor components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 98,363 miles passed, the tester still identified a binding nearside front brake and damage to the offside front tyre. This follows a pattern seen in 2024 where thin rear brake pads and pitted discs were noted, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they approach failure thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old luxury saloon, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with roughly 4,200 miles covered between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests, and another 4,200 miles in the preceding year. This consistent accumulation suggests the car is not suffering from neglect, yet the relatively low annual mileage does not prevent the aging of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring mentions of perishing and cracking tyres across multiple years. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage was flagged for wear in 2023. The repeated reports of inner-edge tyre wear on the front left indicate a persistent alignment issue or worn control arm bushes that remains unaddressed. The braking system requires a thorough check to identify why the nearside front caliper is binding, which can lead to uneven overheating and premature wear of the discs. Given the history of structural failure in tyres, such as the bulge noted in 2023, an inspection of all tyre sidewalls is essential to ensure no further internal separation is present.