AUDI S42006 · 4.2L PETROL

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes over the last six years. The most recent inspection on 1 May 2025 at 105,708 miles recorded no defects, indicating that the car remains in a state of technical compliance. The maintenance trend appears stable, as there is no evidence of recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation across the documented DVSA testing periods. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-year-old S4, averaging approximately 5,285 miles per year. Between January 2019 and May 2025, the vehicle covered only 4,194 miles, suggesting long periods of minimal use or storage. A significant gap exists between the July 2022 and May 2025 tests, where the car covered just 345 miles over a nearly three-year span. While this low-usage pattern often reduces wear on high-friction drivetrain components and braking systems, it also introduces risks related to rubber perish and fluid stagnation from inactivity. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of components susceptible to low-mileage neglect and age. The inspector should check for perished suspension bushes and cracked rubber boots, which dry out when a vehicle sits for extended periods. Attention is also required regarding the brake calipers for surface corrosion or seized pistons, given the lack of use. Furthermore, given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust is essential to ensure the lack of defects has not masked underlying oxidation.