2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · AX17 KEK

The Audi A4’s roadworthiness record presents a stable and clean history over the past three years, with the most recent MOT on 14 November 2025 at 75,824 miles passing without any defects. This follows a 2024 test cycle where the vehicle was tested twice on 11 November 2024 —once passing and once failing—yet both entries show no recorded defects, suggesting a possible administrative error rather than a mechanical issue. Prior to that, the 2023 and 2022 tests (at 60,691 and 50,748 miles , respectively) also passed without advisories or failures, indicating consistent compliance with basic roadworthiness standards. The absence of recurring advisories or defects points to a vehicle that has either been well-maintained or, at minimum, not suffered from any glaring structural or safety-critical issues in recent years. The mileage accumulation of 8,425 miles per year aligns closely with the average for a vehicle of this age, suggesting neither excessive use nor prolonged neglect. The 7,035-mile gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests (from 60,691 to 68,889 miles ) and the 6,935-mile jump between the 2024 and 2025 tests (from 68,889 to 75,824 miles ) reflects steady, moderate usage—unlikely to have induced premature wear. The fact that the car was tested twice in 2024 without any defects emerging is unusual and may warrant clarification from the seller, though it does not inherently indicate mechanical trouble. The sparse but clean MOT history leaves little to critique in terms of usage patterns, though the double-test anomaly could hint at a brief period of uncertainty in the vehicle’s documentation. For a prospective buyer, the primary focus should lie on suspension components , particularly the control arm bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links , given the Audi A4’s known susceptibility to wear in these areas over time. While no MOT advisories were recorded, the rear brakes should be scrutinised for binding or uneven wear, especially if the vehicle has been driven aggressively or if the previous owner neglected routine servicing. Exhaust emissions —though not flagged here—could degrade if the DPF or catalytic converter has been compromised by short trips or poor fuel quality, so a pre-purchase emissions test may be prudent. Structural corrosion, particularly around the sill areas, wheel arches, and suspension mounting points , should be checked for surface rust or weakened integrity, as the MOT does not always catch early-stage corrosion. Finally, given the double-test anomaly in 2024 , verifying the vehicle’s full service history—especially for brake fluid changes, timing belt replacements (if applicable), and suspension adjustments —would provide greater confidence in its long-term reliability.