2014 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · DA14 RXB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a recurring trend of deferred repairs regarding consumable components. The most recent test on August 5 2025 at 86,155 miles passed immediately after a failure the previous day. This failure resulted from a damaged nearside front tyre, worn rear tyres, and suspension bush wear. While the car passed the test, the data suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical faults when they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 10,000 miles between June 2023 and July 2024, followed by another 8,600-mile stretch between July 2024 and August 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly, though the low annual mileage relative to its age can sometimes lead to rubber degradation in components like the suspension, which aligns with the issues seen in the record. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the tester flagged worn rear lower arm pins and bushes in three consecutive tests between July 2024 and August 2025. Despite these not causing excessive movement at the time of the test, the persistence of the fault suggests the rubber is reaching the end of its functional life and may require replacement. It is essential to verify if these bushes were actually replaced following the last advisory. The tyre history also shows a pattern of poor management, with failures for low tread depth and structural damage in 2023 and 2025. The buyer must check the current set of tyres for uneven wear, which could indicate alignment issues stemming from the aforementioned worn suspension bushes. Given the age of the Audi, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system is also advisable to ensure that the low mileage has not masked environmental damage.