2014 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · RO05 MTY

The 2014 Audi A7 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 5 February 2026 at 74,907 miles with zero defects recorded. That result followed an earlier failure on the same day at 74,892 miles, where both front inner tyres exhibited structural sidewall bulges, indicating separation within the tyre carcass. The immediate re-test pass confirms the issue was promptly rectified rather than ignored. The broader trend is one of consistent upkeep. The 2025 and 2024 tests both passed cleanly, with the sole historical defect being a headlamp aim fault flagged and resolved during the August 2024 test at 69,238 miles. No recurring mechanical or structural defects appear in the record, which is a positive indicator of responsible ownership. The mileage accumulation is steady and entirely typical for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the August 2024 test at 69,238 miles and the February 2026 test at 74,907 miles, the car covered 5,669 miles over approximately eighteen months, equating to roughly 3,779 miles per annum during that period. The annualised rate across the vehicle's full life sits at approximately 6,242 miles per year, which is unremarkable for its age and class. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. Despite the clean recent record, the dual front tyre failure in February 2026 warrants closer scrutiny. Inner sidewall bulges on both nearside and offside front tyres occurring simultaneously suggest the vehicle may have sustained impact damage, such as hitting a pothole or kerb, or that the tyres were aged and due for replacement. A prospective buyer should inspect the replacement tyres for correct specification, including speed rating and load index appropriate for the A7's weight and performance. The inner sidewalls of the remaining tyres, particularly the rears, should be examined for similar early-stage deformation or cracking. Beyond the tyres, a physical inspection should focus on front suspension components, including lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links, as impact events that damage tyres can also disturb alignment and accelerate wear in these areas. The headlamp aim fault from 2024, while resolved, is worth verifying on a flat surface to confirm both dipped and main beams project correctly. Given the vehicle's age and the typical failure points of this generation Audi, a brief underside inspection for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and around the exhaust system would provide further confidence in the car's long-term structural integrity.