2017 Audi A4 3.0L Petrol · AW65 ADW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding basic consumable upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 66,751 miles, it had failed just one mile prior due to critical safety defects. Specifically, the tester flagged a nearside front tyre with exposed cords and an offside front tyre reaching the legal wear limit. These failures suggest that the owner neglected essential tyre maintenance until forced to address it by the MOT testing process. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There is a clear gap between the September 2024 test at 60,314 miles and the October 2025 test at 66,751 miles, representing roughly 6,400 miles over thirteen months. This low annual mileage generally reduces strain on the drivetrain and engine components, but the intervals between tests allow components to age, which led to the wear issues seen in the later records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry personally due to the recurring uneven wear patterns noted in 2024 and 2025. The record specifically mentions tyres worn on the inner and outer edges, which frequently points to misalignment, worn ball joints, or faulty control arms. Additionally, the presence of a service light and TPMS warning during the 2025 failure indicates that electronic alerts and scheduled maintenance intervals were ignored by the previous owner. Verify the brake system for binding or thinning, as the 2025 tester could not complete the performance test due to the illegal tyre condition.