2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RF16 EPU

The vehicle presents a broadly stable roadworthiness profile, passing its most recent MOT on 7 July 2025 at 87,624 miles. The maintenance trend is neither sharply worsening nor resolving, but rather shows a pattern of recurring minor advisories rather than serious structural or mechanical failure. The most recent test flagged a cut in the offside front tyre, noted as not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. This is a minor advisory, but one that warrants prompt physical inspection to rule out sidewall deterioration or impact damage that could worsen under load. The annual mileage accumulation of roughly 8,762 miles per year is typical for a 2016 vehicle and suggests consistent, moderate use rather than prolonged standing or excessively high annual distance. The recorded mileages show a steady progression from 58,146 miles in June 2021 through to 87,624 miles by July 2025, with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes in usage. Two consecutive clean passes in 2021 and 2022 indicate a well-maintained period, after which minor defects began reappearing. From 2023 onwards, front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in two consecutive tests, on 11 July 2023 at 75,523 miles and again on 3 July 2024 at 82,311 miles. While neither advisory was deemed serious enough to fail the vehicle, the recurrence suggests the discs have been in a degraded state for at least two years without replacement. A buyer should verify whether the front braking system has been renewed since the 2024 test, or whether the same discs remain in service with further surface deterioration. Rear tyre wear also appeared as an advisory in both 2023 and 2024, specifically noted as worn on the edges, which can point to misaligned tracking, worn suspension bushes, or simply deferred tyre rotation. The in-person inspection should focus on three areas. First, check the front brake disc condition and pad thickness directly, looking for deep scoring, lipping, or uneven wear patterns. Second, examine the rear tyres for edge wear and assess the condition of rear suspension components, including trailing arm bushes and shock absorbers, which commonly cause uneven tyre wear on this platform. Third, inspect the offside front tyre sidewall thoroughly for any signs of bulging, deepening cuts, or embedded objects that the July 2025 advisory may not have fully captured.