2023 Audi A7 2.0L Diesel · OV23 UOC

The 2023 Audi A7 holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 2026-03-20, issued at 22,189 miles, making the most recent test just over three months old. The maintenance trend appears stable rather than improving, as the vehicle failed the previous day on 2026-03-19 at the identical recorded mileage for the same four worn brake disc advisories plus two front tyres worn below the 1.6mm legal limit. The immediate retest the following day passed, indicating the front tyres were replaced and the brake discs, while still flagged as worn, remained within the tolerance threshold at that time. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, or emissions failures appear on record, which is consistent with a younger vehicle that has not yet developed age-related deterioration. At approximately three years old with 22,189 miles recorded, the vehicle has covered roughly 7,400 miles per year, placing it squarely within the typical annual mileage range for its age. There are no notable gaps or anomalous jumps in the recorded mileage between the two consecutive test dates, both showing 22,189 miles, which suggests either a very short distance was covered between the fail and retest or the mileage was recorded at the same point. The MOT record itself is sparse, containing only the two March 2026 entries, so there is no longer-term service history visible to establish whether wear items have been replaced on a regular cycle or reactively after failures. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the condition of all four brake discs, as the March 2026 advisories confirm wear across the entire front and rear axle sets. The fact that both front tyres were found with cords exposed during the fail test raises questions about whether the previous owner routinely checked tyre pressures and alignment, since uneven or premature wear on a vehicle of this age and mileage is not typical. It would be prudent to examine the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, which could indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues not yet flagged on the MOT. The nearside and offside front wheel arches and subframe mounting points should also be inspected for any early signs of corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Given the low mileage and recent pass, the mechanical core of the car appears sound, but the pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance on consumable items warrants careful physical verification.