2011 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · DA61 EWK

The vehicle presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 118,052 miles on 23 February 2026 with zero defects. That result followed a failure just three days earlier on 20 February 2026 for an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, which was evidently rectified before the retest. The 2026 mileage has remained static across both tests, indicating the car was likely stationary during that short repair window. At roughly 7,870 miles per year, the 15-year-old A4 sits squarely within typical annual usage for its age. The mileage progression shows steady accumulation from 106,935 miles in April 2024 to 114,385 miles in April 2025, a gain of 7,450 miles over twelve months. No sudden spikes or suspicious gaps appear in the record, and the annual test intervals suggest consistent rather than sporadic use. The data set is clean and unremarkable in terms of mileage anomalies. A buyer should still inspect the front lower suspension components carefully, given the February 2026 failure for a worn arm bush. Even though the defect was fixed, the underlying condition suggests the front end may have been neglected or subjected to harsh use prior to repair. Check for uneven tyre wear, clunking over bumps, and any play in the nearside equivalent, as wear is rarely isolated to one side. The recurring minor oil leak noted in both 2024 and 2025, though not excessive at the time, warrants a close look at the engine and underside for fresh seepage or residue around the rocker cover, sump, or camshaft seals. The cracked front number plate flagged across multiple tests points to cosmetic neglect rather than mechanical risk, but confirm the plate is legible and securely mounted. Beyond the recorded items, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on structural integrity, particularly the subframes, inner wing arches, and sills, as corrosion is a common age-related concern on vehicles of this era. The static mileage in 2026 raises the possibility of prolonged standing, so examine the brake discs for surface corrosion, the calipers for binding, and the tyres for age-related cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. A brief road test will reveal whether the recent suspension work restored proper tracking and whether the transmission, steering, and braking systems operate without hesitation, noise, or imbalance.