2017 AUDI A42.0L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect records to reactive upkeep. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 53,816 miles passed, the tester flagged both front tyres as being worn to the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear. This indicates a failure in proactive tyre management or potential alignment issues, contrasting with the clean records seen between 2022 and 2023. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage patterns, with 5,646 miles driven between February 2024 and March 2025, and another 6,989 miles recorded between March 2025 and the March 2026 test. This low annual mileage suggests limited wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading and brake-related issues if the car sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer must physically inspect the rear suspension, specifically focusing on the corrosion noted in the March 2025 test at 46,827 miles. Although the tester noted the lower coil spring mountings were not seriously weakened, corrosion on these points often progresses rapidly to structural failure if not monitored. The uneven wear on the front tyres identified in the latest report also necessitates a professional wheel alignment to ensure that worn suspension bushes or steering components are not causing premature scrubbing of new rubber.