2005 Audi A4 3.0L Petrol · GL54 VME

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record for several consecutive years. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 March 2026 at 126,057 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. Following a failure in March 2023, the vehicle has passed three consecutive annual tests without any advisory notices, suggesting that the current ownership is proactive in addressing mechanical issues before they become failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-one-year-old vehicle, averaging 6,000 miles per annum. Between the March 2024 test at 84,081 miles and the March 2025 test at 104,129 miles, the car covered 20,048 miles, which represents a significant spike compared to the historical average. However, usage settled back to roughly 21,900 miles in the year leading to the latest test. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used for regular transit rather than sitting stationary, which generally benefits components. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the recent history, a physical inspection should focus on common Audi A4 wear points that MOT tests do not capture. A buyer should check for structural corrosion on the subframe and rear mounting points, as rust often affects vehicles of this age. While the MOT record is clean, the condition of the suspension bushes and the integrity of the coil springs should be verified to ensure the higher mileage year has not caused premature rubber degradation or metal fatigue.