2020 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · AS20 ACS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 23,724 miles resulted in a failure for a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, incorrect headlamp aim, and corroded offside front brake pipe. While the car passed immediately after these corrections, the presence of a brake pipe corrosion failure suggests that critical components are only addressed once they threatened the vehicle's legality. At six years old, this 2020 Audi A4 has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components, which is evident in the record. Between February 2024 and March 2025, the vehicle covered only 4,381 miles, yet the tester flagged multiple tyres for perishing and cracking. This pattern indicates the car likely sits for long periods, causing tyre sidewalls to dry out and shock absorber seals to lose their internal seals despite the low distance traveled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside front braking system to ensure the corrosion noted in February 2026 was fully rectified and not merely cleaned. The light misting on both rear shock absorbers recorded in 2025 warrants close monitoring, as these leaks often precede a total failure of the suspension unit. Given the history of tyre-related failures and uneven wear, the age of the current tyres should be checked for deep cracking or flat spots, as low tread depth does not guarantee the structural integrity of the rubber compound.