2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RO12 DVJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and structural degradation. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 102,136 miles passed, the presence of defective wiper blades and a corroded rear sub-frame indicates the beginning of significant structural issues. The failure in January 2025 highlights a period of poor oversight where multiple safety-critical tyre pressures and suspension components were ignored until a formal inspection occurred. The mileage pattern is relatively consistent for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 10,000 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by a rapid accumulation of 5,300 miles in the final year leading up to the latest test. This suggests the car has seen more frequent use recently, though the low annual mileage over its lifetime likely contributes to the aging of rubber components and the onset of surface corrosion regardless of the distance driven. A prospective buyer must inspect the rear sub-frame closely, as the February 2026 advisory notes corrosion that, while not yet failing, is likely to progress into a structural failure. The history shows recurring issues with lower rear arm bushes and suspension arm pins across 2024 and 2025, suggesting the suspension geometry is nearing significant wear. Additionally, the deformed nearside front lower body structure and damaged sill noted in 2024 indicate a history of impact or heavy stress that may have caused the uneven tyre wear seen on the outer edges of the tyres in subsequent tests.