2013 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · ML13 BWH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in September 2022 at 96,097 miles flagged significant surface pitting and scoring on both front brake discs. While the car passed, the recurring nature of brake-related advisories suggests that the owner has only addressed components once they reached a failure-level warning threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There is a steady progression of usage, moving from 45,274 miles in 2018 to over 96,000 miles by 2022. However, there is a four-year gap between the last recorded MOT and the current date of June 2026. This lapse in testing means the current state of critical components, such as rubber bushings and fluid levels, has not been verified by a qualified tester for a significant period. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the record shows a history of thin pads and worn discs across 2018, 2020, and 2022. The 2021 advisory noting all four tyres were close to the legal limit and worn on the edges often points to poor wheel alignment or neglected suspension geometry. Particular attention should be paid to the under-shield mentioned in the 2022 test, as these plastic guards can obstruct the tester's view of the structural integrity and fuel lines beneath. This could potentially hide developing corrosion or fluid leaks that have gone unnoticed since the last official inspection.