2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · GIB 4083

The 2017 Audi A4 presents a stable and largely unremarkable maintenance profile through its MOT history, with the most recent test conducted on 18 December 2025 at 93,474 miles resulting in a straightforward pass. The sole advisory raised at that final inspection was for rear tyre wear close to the legal limit and worn on edge, indicating a minor consumable issue rather than any underlying mechanical fault. Across the full record, every single test produced a pass outcome, and the nature of the advisories remains consistently low-level, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in reasonable roadworthy order without any recurring structural or safety-critical defects. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story for a vehicle of this age. From the first recorded test on 21 January 2022 at 48,804 miles through to the final entry on 18 December 2025 at 93,474 miles, the car covered approximately 44,670 miles over nearly four years, averaging roughly 11,167 miles per annum. This sits comfortably within the typical range for a nine-year-old executive saloon and points to regular, sustained use rather than prolonged standing or extreme annual distances. The MOT intervals themselves are well spaced at roughly annual cycles, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in recorded distance that might suggest odometer tampering or extended periods off the road. A buyer conducting a physical inspection should focus on the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated advisories for uneven front tyre wear, specifically inner edge wear noted in both the December 2023 and January 2022 tests, point to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. While the rear tyre wear flagged in December 2025 may simply reflect neglect of rotation or alignment, the earlier front wear pattern warrants a close check of the front subframe, wishbone bushes, and wheel alignment settings. The front registration plate deterioration appearing across three consecutive tests from January 2023 through December 2024 is cosmetic and easily remedied, but it does hint at a general pattern of minor cosmetic upkeep being deferred rather than addressed promptly. Beyond the tyre wear, the absence of any corrosion, exhaust, braking, or lighting defects across five consecutive MOTs is reassuring for a vehicle approaching 94,000 miles. The braking system, suspension springs, and exhaust emissions all remained compliant throughout the recorded history, which speaks to a car that has been maintained to a baseline standard if not always proactively. A pre-purchase inspection should still verify the condition of the front brake discs and pads, the integrity of the exhaust system, and any signs of underbody corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and sills, as these are common deterioration points on the B9-generation A4 at this mileage.