2014 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · K6 NGN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 115,005 miles shows a pass following an initial failure for defective windscreen wipers. While the immediate faults were rectified, the preceding records from 2024 and 2023 reveal a trend of allowing components to be serviced only once they reached failure limits or showed significant degradation. At 115,005 miles, this twelve-year-old Audi A4 averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a motor car. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 4,300 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 4,000 miles covered before the 2025 test. This steady mileage suggests regular use, though the specific mechanical failures indicate that wear is concentrated on consumables and suspension components. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension system closely, as the record shows a clear progression of wear. The September 2024 test flagged all four shock absorbers, ranging from oil misting on the offside front to negligible damping on the nearside. Given these issues were noted two years ago, a physical inspection must confirm if the units were replaced or if the damping continues to deteriorate. Similarly, the history of thin brake pads and scored discs across both 2023 and 2024 suggests the braking system may be nearing the end of its service life again. The tyre history also highlights a lack of preventative maintenance, with multiple tyres flagged as perished or worn to the limit in 2024. While these may have been replaced since, the buyer should check for uneven wear patterns which would indicate alignment issues or worn suspension bushings. The mention of undertrays being fitted in the September 2025 record is a positive sign for corrosion protection, but the chassis should still be inspected for any structural rust that may have been obscured by these new components.