2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · BF67 YCU

The 2017 Audi A4 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 September 2025 at 78,781 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks three consecutive flawless MOTs following a failure in October 2022, indicating the previous owner addressed the braking system comprehensively and has maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard since. The trajectory from multiple brake-related advisories to three years of clean passes suggests attentive upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,753 miles per year is typical for a nine-year-old executive saloon. Between the October 2022 failure at 72,059 miles and the September 2025 pass at 78,781 miles, the car covered 6,722 miles across three years, averaging approximately 2,240 miles annually during that window. That is notably lower than the lifetime average, which may reflect lighter use, a change in ownership pattern, or periods of limited driving. No significant gaps appear in the MOT record itself, with tests completed each autumn from 2022 through 2025, so there is no evidence of extended periods off the road or missed annual tests. The October 2022 failure is the only blemish on the record and it centred entirely on the braking system. The tester flagged front and rear brake pads below minimum thickness, along with worn and pitted front and rear brake discs. Since the vehicle passed cleanly in 2023, 2024, and 2025, the owner clearly replaced the pads and discs, and likely the calipers were inspected or freed given the binding risk that accompanies severely worn components. A buyer should still inspect the current brake condition in person, checking pad thickness, disc lip, and caliper slide pins for free movement, as the low recent mileage could mean the brakes sit unused for extended periods, leading to surface corrosion or sticking. Beyond the brakes, the absence of any advisories across four consecutive tests is encouraging for a vehicle of this age and suggests no immediate structural corrosion, suspension wear, or exhaust emissions concerns. A prospective buyer should still examine the underside for rust on subframes and suspension mounting points, check all four tyres for uneven wear that could indicate alignment or suspension bush degradation, and verify that the exhaust system is free from leaks given the car's age. The clean MOT record is a positive indicator, but a physical inspection remains essential to confirm the mechanical condition matches the paperwork.