2022 Audi A6 S Line 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A 2.0L Petrol · JR04 CLR

The 2018 Kia Sportage presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 May 2026 at 96,688 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The record shows no recurring failures have persisted unchecked, and the most recent test confirms all safety-critical systems met the DVSA standard on the day of inspection. The mileage accumulation tells an unusual story. Between the June 2024 test at 51,926 miles and the June 2025 test at 73,827 miles, the vehicle covered 21,901 miles in a single year, a sharp acceleration from the 18,714 miles added in the prior twelve months. That rate of use places significant stress on consumable components, particularly brake pads, tyres, and suspension bushes. The gap between June 2025 and May 2026 shows a further 22,861 miles added, confirming sustained high-intensity use rather than a brief spike. Buyers should expect accelerated wear across the board and budget accordingly for near-term replacement of service items. The 2025 test flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, both consistent with the high mileage being clocked. These are consumable items and not a concern in themselves, but the speed at which they degraded suggests the vehicle has been driven hard. The 2023 advisory for a slightly worn offside rear trailing arm bush is worth noting. At 33,212 miles that was an early flag for a suspension component that typically degrades with use, and the subsequent clean tests at 51,926 and 96,688 miles suggest it was either repaired or has not deteriorated to a failure point. A buyer should still physically inspect the rear suspension bushes, trailing arm mounting points, and subframe for play or cracking, particularly given the mileage load since 2023. A hands-on inspection should focus on the rear brake calipers for signs of binding, the condition of all four tyre sidewalls and tread depths, and the integrity of the exhaust system given the emissions testing history. The underbody and wheel arches deserve close attention for corrosion, as high-mileage vehicles used year-round on salted roads often show early signs of surface rust on suspension components and brake lines even when structural integrity remains intact. The clean 2026 result is reassuring, but the sheer volume of miles covered in the last two years means proactive checks now will prevent costly surprises later.