2017 Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI S-A 2.0L Heavy oil · MC66 ACV

This Audi A4 presents an unusually clean MOT record across seven recorded tests, with not a single advisory or defect item logged against any examination, and the latest pass on 26 November 2025 continues that unblemished trend. The only blemishes are two failed tests, in March 2021 and November 2025, but in both cases no defects were recorded against the failure, and each was followed by a pass within weeks (the November 2025 failure was rectified and passed just twelve days later). This pattern typically indicates a minor, quickly resolved issue rather than any structural or chronic mechanical problem, though the absence of recorded failure reasons means a buyer cannot verify what triggered those results and should ask the seller directly for the refusal certificates. The recorded mileage of 103,431 miles over roughly nine years equates to about 11,500 miles per year, which is entirely typical for a UK-registered diesel of this type and consistent with regular mixed use rather than prolonged standing or excessive motorway accumulation. Test intervals have been regular with no significant gaps in the record, suggesting continuous road use throughout the car's life. This usage profile is mechanically unremarkable: the diesel engine and S tronic drivetrain will have accumulated ordinary wear commensurate with the odometer reading, and there is no evidence in the testing pattern of the car having been laid up or subjected to abnormal duty. Because the DVSA record flags no specific components, buyer checks should focus on the wear items expected at this mileage on an A4 TDI rather than on any documented weakness. On a test drive, listen for knocks or clonks from the front suspension over broken surfaces, which would point to worn anti-roll bar links or control arm bushes, and feel for any vibration through the brake pedal under firm braking that could indicate warped discs. Check that the dual-clutch automatic gearbox engages smoothly from rest and shifts without hesitation or shudder, and confirm the diesel pulls cleanly without excessive smoke under hard acceleration. Given the two unexplained failures, the sensible course is to request the refusal documentation or a pre-purchase inspection to confirm there is no underlying issue the digital record omits. Verify the timing belt or chain service status and evidence of regular oil changes through invoices, since the MOT history alone cannot speak to maintenance standards. Subject to those checks, the testing record itself shows a car that has consistently met roadworthiness standards with no recurring advisories on brakes, tyres, suspension, corrosion, or emissions.