2016 Audi A4 1.4L Petrol · MA16 VBD

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025-10-08 at 144,475 miles, but this followed an initial failure on the same day for a nearside rear hydraulic brake caliper leak. This single, significant defect was recticated for the pass, indicating a reactive repair rather than a proactively maintained record. The preceding four annual tests were all passed without defect or advisory, suggesting a stable maintenance trend between 2022 and 2024, though the 2025 failure interrupts that stability with a serious brake system issue. The recorded mileage reflects high annual use. From the 2022 test at 88,151 miles to the 2025 test at 144,475 miles, the vehicle accumulated approximately 56,324 miles over three years, averaging 18,775 miles per year. This rate, consistent with the earlier intervals, confirms the car has been driven significantly more than the UK average of around 7,500 miles annually. Such sustained high mileage accelerates wear on all consumable and mechanical components, including the drivetrain, suspension, and braking system, regardless of the clean MOT history prior to 2025. A buyer must prioritise a thorough in-person inspection of the braking system, specifically the rear calipers, discs, and pads for evidence of the previous leak, uneven wear, or binding calipers. Given the high mileage, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust system should be examined for perishing, corrosion, or fatigue. While no structural advisories were recorded, the age and usage warrant a careful check for any hidden corrosion around the sills and underbody. The history implies a vehicle that has seen regular annual testing but has now experienced a key component failure; the current owner’s diligence in fixing that failure is noted, but the high odometer reading necessitates a comprehensive mechanical assessment beyond the MOT scope.