2013 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · SV63 CUW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding mechanical neglect and deferred repairs. While it passed the MOT in May 2026 at 130,254 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior where multiple critical defects were identified. The persistence of an exhaust leak and suspension-related issues, appearing across multiple testing cycles in 2025 and 2026, suggests that the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT test failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There was a gap of over 11,000 miles between April 2024 and May 2025, followed by another 5,700 miles in the year leading up to the recent 2026 tests. This steady usage indicates the car is driven regularly, which explains the accelerated wear on rubber-based components and suspension hardware, such as the fractured coil springs and split CV boot recorded in the May 2025 failure. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the exhaust system and suspension geometry. The recurring exhaust leak at the centre sleeve has been noted since at least May 2025 and likely requires a gasket or manifold replacement to prevent emissions failures. The nearside front lower suspension arm bush moved from excessively worn in 2025 to merely worn in 2026, indicating the component is nearing the end of its functional life. Furthermore, the offside rear shock absorber is showing oil misting, which is a precursor to total seal failure and will compromise vehicle handling.