2016 Audi A4 1.4L Petrol · MD16 ADU

The Audi A4 presents a current roadworthy status following the November 2025 test at 55,331 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, with every examination either passing or, in one anomalous case, failing without any defect logged. The most recent test on 25 November 2025 confirmed clean mechanical condition. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 24 November 2025 at 55,267 miles yet the record shows no defects recorded, suggesting an administrative anomaly rather than a latent fault. The odometer shows 55,331 miles on a ten-year-old vehicle, equating to roughly 5,500 miles per year, which is low for the age. The records trace a gentle accumulation from 30,512 miles in February 2022 to 37,106 by July 2023, then 44,250 in November 2024 and 55,267 across November 2025. A gap between the February 2022 and July 2023 tests spans seventeen months, yet the mileage rose only 6,594 miles. Low annual use implies lighter wear on consumables but raises the risk of perished rubber components and superficial corrosion from prolonged standing. No advisories or defects appear across the five MOT entries, so the official history reveals no recurring suspension, braking, or structural issues. The buyer should commission an in-person check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related degradation not yet flagged by testers. The unexplained failure on 24 November 2025 warrants verification that the V5C and test certificate align, and a visual inspection for hidden corrosion around sills and subframes remains prudent on a 2016 chassis. The previous owner's pattern of sparse but consistent testing suggests basic statutory compliance rather than enthusiast upkeep. Given the clean record, the car likely received minimal but adequate maintenance; however, low mileage can mask dried seals and binding calipers that a static inspection might reveal. A buyer should arrange a pre-purchase examination by a marque specialist to confirm structural integrity beyond the DVSA data.