2002 Audi A4 3.0L Petrol · HS52 CTV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of decline and reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in March 2026 resulted in an initial failure due to a missing rear wheel fixing, a worn front tyre, and multiple lighting defects. While these were rectified quickly to secure a pass, the recurring nature of the stop lamp and registration light failures across several years suggests that basic electrical checks are only addressed when they directly impact the MOT result. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of 24 years old, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between January 2023 and April 2024, where the car covered roughly 11,500 miles, followed by a more consistent increase of about 5,000 miles annually through 2025 and 2026. Low-mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components due to age, which is evident in the persistent advisories noted in the test history. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the records have consistently flagged wear on the upper and lower arm bushes since 2023. The presence of play in the steering rack inner joints and track rod ends noted in 2024 indicates that the steering assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Additionally, the corroded nearside rear coil spring from 2025 should be checked for structural integrity, as age-related rust is a common failure point on vehicles of this era.