2024 Skoda Enyaq VRS 4X4 4.1L Electric · A16 TYN

The 2012 AUDI Q7 is assessed as roadworthy, but the maintenance history presents a clear deterioration trend. The tester flagged binding rear brakes in the March 2025 test, which indicates a significant risk of future failure. This defect has been present since the 2025-03-31 failure, suggesting that basic maintenance was not kept up to date during the previous ownership period. The most recent passing test was in March 2026, which was conducted well after the first major failure, implying that the brake system has been neglected or repaired poorly. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has experienced rapid accumulation of recorded miles. The 14-year-old car has accumulated approximately 10,790 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage but raises concerns about the quality of the drivetrain components. The gap between the March 2025 and March 2026 passing tests suggests that the vehicle may have been driven on long stretches of road or that the owner has not maintained the suspension and brakes effectively. The lack of defects in the 2026 test despite the prior failure points to a potential lack of attention to the mechanical integrity of the suspension and braking system. Given the recurring faults and the history of brake binding, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and mechanical wear. The tester should check for corrosion on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as these components are prone to rapid failure given the frequent brake issues. Structural integrity must also be verified for the chassis, as the repeated failures suggest that the vehicle's frame may not be able to support the extra load from the binding brakes. A thorough physical inspection is required to determine if the suspension system is still in good condition and whether the brakes are still within safe limits for the vehicle's age and usage.