2015 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FY65 AEO

This Audi A4 has demonstrated a stable but concerning maintenance pattern, with the most recent MOT test occurring just seven months ago on 2024-10-03. Despite passing the final inspection, the record reveals a persistent anomaly: two consecutive tests in October 2024 and October 2023 were both marked as both passed and failed at identical mileages, which suggests either a data entry error or a deliberate bypass of the testing system. No defects were logged during these tests, but the duplication raises suspicion over whether minor issues were overlooked or deliberately ignored. The previous clean pass in September 2022 at 220,057 miles indicates no recurring faults were formally recorded, though the lack of advisories or service history details means critical wear—such as suspension bushes or brake caliper binding—could have gone unaddressed. The vehicle’s mileage progression of roughly 20,829 miles annually is unusually high for its age, particularly given the 2026 date. Between September 2022 and October 2023, the odometer advanced by 5,146 miles in just over a year, while the following 12 months saw another 3,812 miles logged. This suggests either consistent heavy use or prolonged periods of inactivity followed by rapid accumulation. The absence of MOT tests between October 2023 and September 2022—despite the vehicle being three years old—also warrants scrutiny, as it implies either non-compliance with annual testing or a temporary withdrawal from use. Such gaps make it difficult to assess whether critical components, like coil springs or exhaust systems, were serviced or degraded over extended periods. Given the lack of advisories or defects in the MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear items that often fail without warning. The suspension—particularly rear bushes and shock absorbers—should be checked for uneven wear or corrosion, as these are common points of failure in high-mileage vehicles. Brake discs and calipers must be examined for lateral wear, binding, or excessive corrosion, especially if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods. Structural integrity, including underbody corrosion around the sills and wheel arches, should also be assessed, as rust can compromise the chassis over time. Finally, the exhaust system should be inspected for leaks or excessive rust, as emissions failures are frequently tied to degraded catalytic converters or oxygen sensors in older Audi models. The absence of service records makes it impossible to verify whether these components have been maintained, so visual and functional checks are essential.