2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LS67 CVR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection indicates a sudden decline in proactive maintenance standards. While the car maintained a clean record for three consecutive years, the test on 15 May 2026 at 105,869 miles revealed multiple critical safety defects that necessitated an immediate failure. The failure due to a structural tyre bulge and split suspension bushes suggests that basic consumable checks and rubber component inspections were neglected until the MOT test forced action. The mileage progression is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage between 56,617 miles in 2023 and 105,875 miles in 2026, representing an increase of nearly 50,000 miles over three years. This consistent usage suggests typical motorway driving rather than long periods of standing, yet the recent jump in mileage in the final year confirms that the high mileage accelerated the wear on rubber components and tyres which led to the latest recorded failures. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry. The tester flagged split bushes on the top rear arms, which is a common point of failure on this platform as mileage increases. A buyer should verify that these arms have been replaced with quality parts and check for play in the remaining control arm bushings. Given the failure for a tyre sidewall bulge and a perished offside tyre, the entire set of tyres should be evaluated for age cracking and uneven wear patterns, as the record indicates the previous owner ignored obvious structural integrity issues in the rubber.