2011 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · AF61 VLM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in March 2022 at 125,532 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories, indicating the car was in a good mechanical state at that time. While a failure occurred in August 2020, the immediate retest just ten miles later suggests the owner addressed the specific issue promptly, preventing it from escalating into long-term mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between August 2019 and March 2022, the car covered 22,464 miles, showing a steady rate of use. There is a significant gap in the data following the March 2022 test, which suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary or been off road for the last four years. Given the current date of June 2026, the last recorded MOT is now four years out of date, meaning the current roadworthiness is unverified and the vehicle likely requires an immediate official inspection. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to age and long periods of storage. Check the rubber components, specifically suspension bushes and engine mounts, which may have perished or cracked during the recent period of inactivity. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers, as these often fail when vehicles sit unused. Because the history shows no previous structural failures, a thorough check of the subframe and mounting points for corrosion remains necessary to ensure no hidden rust has developed since the 2022 test.