2011 AUDI A54.2L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in August 2025 with 98,742 miles and no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows reactive rather than proactive care. While the 2025 test indicates a clean bill, the failure in July 2024 highlights a neglect of critical braking components and tyre condition, suggesting the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues once they reached the point of legal failure. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 98,742 miles represents an average usage of approximately 6,600 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity regional commuting. The data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 6,873 miles covered between July 2024 and August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2024 failure flagged inner front and rear brake pads at less than 1.5mm. While these were likely replaced after the failure, check the discs for uneven scoring or thinning which could indicate sticking calipers or poor maintenance. The previous report of uneven wear across all four tyres in 2024 also points to potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that should be verified during a test drive to ensure no premature wear on new rubber. Given the age of the Audi and the specific history of tyre damage, inspect the underbody for corrosion particularly on the sills and mounting points, as the MOT record does not yet flag structural concerns. The presence of nails in multiple tyres during 2024 suggests a lack of routine visual checks, so the current tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity should be scrutinized to ensure the current owner has not substituted low-quality replacements.