AUDI A52012 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 115,745 miles identified worn bushes on both nearside and offside front lower suspension arms. While the vehicle passed, these advisories represent a progression from the failure seen in September 2022 where the same components were excessively worn. This suggests the suspension is reaching its fatigue limit. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 21,000 miles between August 2021 at 87,012 miles and September 2022 at 108,504 miles, indicating a period of higher annual use. Since then, the usage has stabilized to roughly 7,000 miles per annum. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use, which typically leads to predictable wear on rubber components and braking systems despite the age. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension geometry and the condition of the rear tyres. The failure in 2022 due to exposed cords and edge wear suggests a previous issue with poor alignment or neglect of basic consumable maintenance. Given the 2025 advisory for the lower control arm bushes, a physical inspection should check for play in the steering and clunking noises over bumps, which would indicate the wear is imminent. Check for corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, as the record does not explicitly detail structural integrity but high-mileage Audis of this era require close scrutiny.