2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RO05 NAC

This 2017 Audi A4 presents a notably clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with the most recent assessment on 29 July 2025 concluding in a pass and no advisories, defects, or component wear items recorded by the examiner. Across the visible test history, the vehicle has demonstrated a pattern of consistent compliance with MOT standards, with pass certificates issued on 29 July 2025, 29 July 2024, and 18 August 2023. The failure entries on 29 July 2025 and 15 August 2023 both show no defects recorded, which typically indicates the vehicle was presented and either initially failed on a minor administrative or presentation issue (such as a missing bulb, an inoperative bulb, or a similar trivial item) and immediately retested to a pass on the same day, as evidenced by the pass certificate issued on the same date as the 2025 failure. With no recorded advisories anywhere in the history, there is no DVSA-documented evidence of developing corrosion, component wear, brake degradation, or suspension concerns at the time of the most recent inspection. Recorded mileage of 89,859 miles over an approximate nine-year lifespan equates to an annual accumulation of just under 10,000 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical usage bracket for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage progression between test dates appears steady and incremental, with no recorded gaps in MOT coverage that would suggest a prolonged period off the road or a sudden, unexplained spike in mileage that might warrant concern. This consistent year-on-year usage pattern is mechanically favourable, indicating that the engine, transmission, drivetrain, and ancillary systems have been worked regularly rather than subjected to the increased wear associated with very high annual mileages or the corrosion and seal degradation risks linked to extended periods of standing. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for imminent attention; however, given the mileage bracket, a pre-purchase inspection should still focus on the items most likely to be approaching wear thresholds on a nine-year-old Audi A4. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension, including the control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and top mounts, which on this platform are known to deteriorate and produce clonking or knocking noises over uneven surfaces. The rear suspension should be checked for coil spring integrity, as broken rear springs are a common advisory item on A4s of this generation and will typically be detected by a visible drop in ride height on that corner or a metallic rattle over bumps. On the road, a thorough test drive should include a warm and cold brake check to identify any judder, pulling, or vibration through the steering wheel that might indicate warped front discs or binding calipers, both of which are typical wear items at this mileage. The steering should feel precise and free from excess play or vibration at speed, and any knocking from the front end when traversing speed bumps or potholes would warrant closer inspection of the suspension linkages. Under the bonnet, check for signs of oil misting or weeping around the cam chain cover and turbo oil lines, listen for any irregular engine idle or timing chain rattle on cold start, and verify that the dual-clutch gearbox (if fitted) delivers smooth, decisive shifts without hesitation or shudder. Finally, inspect the underbody for any emerging surface corrosion on the subframe, brake lines, and suspension components, as this is the typical area where rust-related advisories begin to appear on A4s once they pass the eight-year mark.