2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RJ17 VLX

The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 August 2025 at 85,820 miles, shows a clear pattern of deferred maintenance. The vehicle failed on that date due to structural tyre damage and worn suspension bushes, then passed on the same day after remedial work. The fact that both front and rear upper suspension arm inner bushes were flagged as worn but not resulting in excessive movement indicates a recurring issue that has persisted across consecutive tests without full component replacement. This suggests a trend of addressing only the immediate fail items rather than resolving the underlying wear. The maintenance trajectory is stable but reactive, with no evidence of proactive suspension overhaul. The mileage accumulation is consistent at roughly 9,500 miles per year, which is typical for a 2017 Audi A4 of this age. The record shows steady annual testing from 2022 through 2025, with no significant gaps that would raise concerns about long-term standing or clocking. The 10,273-mile jump between September 2024 and August 2025 is slightly above the annual average but remains within a normal range for a vehicle used for regular commuting or mixed driving. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension setup during any physical inspection. The repeated advisory on both nearside and offside upper suspension arm inner bushes points to a known weak point on this platform. While the wear has not yet reached the threshold for excessive movement, degraded inner bushes will eventually affect steering precision, tyre wear, and handling stability. Inspect the condition of the replacement tyres fitted after the August 2025 sidewall bulge failures, as impact damage that causes bulging can also disturb wheel alignment and stress suspension linkages. The rear brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in September 2024 at 75,547 miles, yet no further brake-related advisories appeared in the 2025 test. This suggests the discs and pads were likely replaced or skimmed, which is a positive sign of consumable upkeep. Still, a buyer should verify the current thickness of all brake discs and pads, check for uneven wear on the rear calipers, and inspect the exhaust and underbody for corrosion, as no structural or emissions defects have been formally flagged but age-related deterioration remains a possibility on a nine-year-old vehicle.