2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · DM67 JAM

The most recent DVSA examination on 20 September 2025 resulted in a PASS, although the inspector recorded two advisories concerning both rear tyres, noting wear close to the legal limit and edge wear. Examining the progression of MOT outcomes from 2021 through 2025, the vehicle has maintained a continuous pass status with no failure-level defects recorded since the single 2020 advisory-only test. The advisory pattern, however, reveals a consistent recurrence of tyre-related observations across multiple annual examinations, particularly regarding edge wear on both front and rear axles. While the absence of structural or major mechanical advisories such as brake, suspension, or corrosion defects is reassuring, the repeated tyre wear pattern warrants careful attention as it is often symptomatic of underlying geometry or suspension component wear rather than simply a consumable replacement issue. With recorded mileage of 174,610 miles over approximately nine years of service, the vehicle accumulates roughly 19,400 miles annually, which represents notably high usage for a premium executive saloon of this age and class. This rate exceeds the typical UK average mileage and indicates the vehicle has likely seen consistent motorway or long-commute use, accelerating wear on major drivetrain components, clutch assemblies (if applicable), turbocharger systems, and suspension hardware. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record to suggest prolonged periods of standing, and the mileage progression appears steady, which is mechanically preferable to erratic usage patterns. However, this sustained high-mileage operation places additional importance on verifying the integrity of the timing chain, oil consumption rates, turbo actuator function, and the condition of dual-mass flywheel or automatic transmission service history, all of which become vulnerable at this accumulated mileage bracket. Regarding the recurring advisory items, the repeated edge wear on both rear tyres in 2025 and the prior front edge wear advisory in 2020 strongly suggest the presence of tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, control arm linkages, or possibly weakened coil springs. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough test drive paying particular attention to any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, vague or wandering steering response, and audible clonks or knocks from the suspension when traversing speed bumps or uneven road surfaces. Additionally, the vehicle should be inspected on a ramp to check for perished or cracked suspension bushes, worn anti-roll bar links, and any uneven tyre wear patterns across the full tread width, as inner or outer edge wear specifically points toward camber issues. The cost of a four-wheel alignment and replacement of front suspension components should be factored into any purchase negotiation. Beyond the documented advisory items, several age and mileage-appropriate inspections are essential given the high accumulated mileage and nine-year service life. The supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault recorded as a major failure in 2020 requires verification that the repair was correctly completed and that the airbag system has not subsequently developed intermittent faults, which can be checked via dashboard warning indicator behaviour upon ignition. Brake discs should be examined for lipping, corrosion, and binding caliper behaviour given the high mileage, as Audi calipers are known to seize and cause uneven pad wear. The 12V battery, coolant system, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid (if fitted) all degrade on a calendar basis irrespective of mileage and should be assessed for recent replacement evidence. Finally, the exhaust system, including the DPF (diesel variants) and turbocharger heat shielding, warrants close visual scrutiny, as high-mileage Audi A4s frequently develop boost leaks, EGR valve carbon build-up, and intercooler hose failures that may not yet have triggered an MOT failure but represent imminent maintenance expenditure.