2018 Audi A4 3.0L Petrol · W99 KED

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the most recent testing history indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. After three consecutive years of clean records, the car failed its August 2025 test at 62,811 miles due to headlamp misalignment and a worn suspension component. While it passed the retest three days later at 62,814 miles, the presence of a worn suspension arm bush suggests the vehicle is beginning to show age-related wear after a period of pristine operation. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-use cycles for an Audi, averaging approximately 7,850 miles per annum. The data shows steady progression from 17,865 miles in 2021 to the current 62,814 miles in 2025. There is a notable gap of over 14,000 miles between November 2023 and August 2025, which represents a recent increase in usage compared to previous years. This increased activity often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and bushings, as evidenced by the failure regarding the offside front suspension. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry to check for further play in the control arms and bushes. Since the tester flagged the offside front inner suspension arm bush, the corresponding nearside component should be inspected for similar perish cracking to prevent uneven tyre wear or handling instability. Given the headlamp aim failure, verifying that the units are securely mounted and not vibrating is also essential to ensure the adjustment was permanent rather than a temporary fix.