2013 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · YA62 EVW

The vehicle presents a consistent history of passing tests, though the record reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance regarding consumables and minor components. The most recent test in August 2025 at 94,969 miles identified a minor defect involving a perishing or cracked nearside rear tyre. This follows a trend seen in August 2023 at 92,358 miles, where both front tyres were worn to the legal limit and the nearside rear tyre suffered a nail injury. These entries suggest the previous owners tended to address tyre issues only when they approached inspection failure rather than following a proactive replacement schedule. At 94,969 miles, the 13-year-old Audi has averaged approximately 7,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap in mileage between August 2018 and August 2019, where the car covered over 24,000 miles in a single year. The failure in August 2020 at 80,204 miles highlighted several areas requiring immediate attention, including a fractured nearside front coil spring and thin brake pads on both the front and rear offside. While these were rectified to secure a subsequent pass, they indicate that the suspension and braking system were reaching a natural wear limit at that stage. The structural integrity of the vehicle appears stable based on the data, as no corrosion-related failures were noted over the years. However, the recurring appearance of headlamp failures and TPMS warning lamps across different years suggests that minor electrical or sensor issues are often overlooked until flagged by a tester. A prospective buyer should verify the current state of the suspension bushes and brake discs, as the history shows these components have been subjected to significant wear previously. Overall, the mechanical trends are stable, but the record reflects a vehicle that is maintained primarily to meet legal requirements rather than through a preventative maintenance regime.