2014 Audi A4 3.0L Petrol · LF14 XHA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 109,952 miles followed a failure just the previous day due to a damaged windscreen and multiple tyre defects. While the car passed after these immediate repairs, the recurring presence of worn components such as thin front brake pads and pitted rear discs indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach the point of failure or a legal threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 11,000 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 13,500 miles recorded between January 2022 and December 2024. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly, which explains the progressive wear seen on consumables like tyres and brake components. There is no evidence of long periods of standing that might lead to internal component seizing. A buyer must specifically inspect the rear suspension system, as the record shows oil misting on the shock absorbers in both 2022 and 2024. This persistent issue suggests the seals are failing and the units will soon require replacement to maintain handling stability. The repeated reports of tyres worn to the legal limit or with uneven wear across multiple years suggest potential alignment issues or neglected tyre pressure maintenance. The braking system should be thoroughly checked for thickness and surface condition, as the tester has consistently flagged thin pads and scored discs in the most recent inspections.