2011 Audi S4 3.0L Petrol · KV11 AEZ

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent inspection indicates the onset of minor mechanical degradation. While the car passed consecutive tests between 2019 and 2024 without any recorded defects, the September 2025 test at 153,880 miles flagged an oil leak and a minor exhaust gas leak. These findings suggest that while the vehicle has been well-maintained in the recent past, it is now entering a phase where seal integrity and exhaust components require closer monitoring. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,259 miles per year. The record shows steady, predictable usage rather than long periods of inactivity or excessive high-speed motoring. Between the 2014 test at 59,585 miles and the 2025 test at 153,880 miles, the mileage has climbed incrementally without any suspicious gaps or sudden surges in distance covered. This steady progression suggests a regular driving pattern which typically helps prevent certain types of component seizure associated with long-term stationary use. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the engine bay and the underside of the vehicle to assess the severity of the oil leak noted in the 2025 test. Given the previous history of shock absorber issues, specifically the serious fluid leak in October 2015 and the light misting in September 2017, the suspension components warrant a thorough check for leaks or bushing wear. The minor exhaust leak reported in the latest test should also be investigated to ensure it does not develop into a larger structural failure of the manifold or exhaust system. The historical tendency for tyres to be flagged near the legal limit, seen in 2014 and 2018, implies that previous owners occasionally deferred basic consumable maintenance. While the recent years show a clean record, checking the current condition of the tyres and brake pads remains a necessary step to ensure the vehicle's current upkeep matches its recent clean MOT history.