2013 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · OE13 AET

The Audi A4 presents a current roadworthy status following the May 2025 test, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recorded history. The most recent examination on 23 May 2025 at 129,485 miles returned a pass with no defects logged. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 30 April 2025 at 129,308 miles yet again with no defects recorded, mirroring an earlier failure on 6 January 2023 at 119,257 miles that also showed no faults. The pattern suggests resolving minor or procedural issues rather than escalating mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,960 miles per year against the vehicle's 13-year lifespan, a typical figure for the age. The records show 119,320 miles on 12 January 2023, rising to 124,457 miles by 4 May 2024, then 129,485 miles on 23 May 2025. This equates to about 5,000 miles annually in the recent interval, indicating lighter use in later life. Sparse entries with clean sheets across all tests imply either conscientious upkeep or incomplete defect reporting, but the two failed tests with zero noted defects remain anomalous. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components not captured by the bare MOT log. The tester would examine suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or play, given the car's 129,000-mile tenure. Brake discs and calipers demand measurement for wear and binding, while the exhaust emissions system warrants a sniff test for catalyst efficiency. Structural integrity around sills and subframes should be checked for corrosion, as the records never flagged such conditions. Previous owners cleared both failures within days and minimal mileage, adding only 177 miles before the May 2025 pass and 63 miles before the January 2023 pass. That behaviour hints at prompt attention to whatever prompted the rejection, though the absence of recorded defects leaves the exact cause unknown. Overall, the documentary trail supports a mechanically sound example pending hands-on verification of consumables and hidden rust.