2017 Audi A4 1.4L Petrol · HO04 ERC

The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend following a period of concern. The most recent test conducted in May 2026 at 84,407 miles passed with only a minor advisory regarding a nail in the offside rear tyre. This follows a clean result in the previous year test at 71,716 miles, indicating that the primary mechanical and structural components have maintained passing standards over the last eighteen months. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, approximately 9,400 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, with 13,536 miles driven between the May 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 12,691 miles recorded between 2025 and 2026. This regularity suggests the car has been used consistently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the engine seals and braking components by preventing seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the wheel assemblies as the history shows recurring issues with tyre condition. The 2024 test flagged an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit, and the 2023 failure involved a structural bulge on the nearside rear tyre. These repeated faults suggest a history of neglecting basic consumable maintenance, so a thorough check of all four tyres for uneven wear or age-related sidew cracking is necessary. Given the age and mileage, a visual inspection of the suspension arm bushes and coil springs is also advisable, although no specific suspension failures were flagged in the record.