2014 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · AV14 VHD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred attention regarding consumables. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 77,903 miles passed, it revealed recurring advisories for pitted and scored front brake discs along with a worn offside front tyre. These issues mirror the findings from the August 2024 test, indicating that the previous owner is allowing wear to reach limits rather than replacing components proactively. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use-age vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2021 and August 2022, where the car covered only 583 miles in eight months. However, usage increased significantly after 2023, with the vehicle covering over 30,000 miles between the 2023 and 2025 tests. This surge in mileage explains the sudden degradation of metal and rubber components that were previously clean during lower-mileage years. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front braking system. The persistent pitting and scoring on the discs across two years suggest surface corrosion or heat damage, which often necessitates a full replacement of discs and pads to ensure effective stopping. The offside front tyre also requires checking for uneven wear, as the record notes edge wear which typically points to alignment or camber issues. Given the age of the Audi, the buyer should also inspect rubber suspension bushes and bushings for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot despite low mechanical wear.