2010 Audi A4 3.0L Petrol · KX10 XEK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and braking components. The most recent test in October 2025 at 107,405 miles passed despite both front tyres being worn to the legal depth limit and showing uneven wear. This suggests a pattern where the owner only addresses consumable items once they reach a failure point or advisory threshold, rather than performing preventative maintenance on wear-related parts. At 107,405 miles, the Audi has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-use sixteen-year-old vehicle. However, there is a significant gap in the records between May 2020 and September 2020, during which the car sat for nearly two years and covered only 4,000 miles. Since then, the mileage accumulation has increased to over 27,000 miles in the last four years, which likely accelerated the degradation of the rubber components and hydraulic seals noted in the history. A buyer must scrutinise the rear suspension assembly, as the nearside rear shock absorber was flagged for oil misting consistently in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The 2022 test also identified a distorted coil spring mount bracket and corrosion on the spring itself, issues that often lead to structural failure if left unaddressedored. Furthermore, the offside front drive shaft boot was noted as severely deteriorated in 2024; if this was not replaced immediately, the constant velocity joint is likely at risk of imminent failure. The braking system requires attention as the front pads were already wearing thin in late 2023. Given the uneven wear observed on the front tyres in 2025, an inspection should check for sticking brake calipers or alignment issues that could be causing premature tyre scrubbing. The chassis should also be inspected for deep-seated rust, as the previous reports of corrosion on the spring mounts indicate the vehicle is beginning to show age-related degradation in its structural areas.