2017 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · YC67 CFJ

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2017 Audi A4, with no advisories or failures recorded across the available testing history. The most recent outcome on 20 October 2025 was a pass, following the same pass on 23 October 2023 and another pass on 28 October 2024. Two failures appear in the record on 20 October 2025 and 19 October 2024, but both are listed with no defects recorded, which indicates retest submissions after repairs were carried out between the initial refusal and the subsequent pass on the same dates. There are no recorded advisories relating to brake pipes, suspension components, corrosion, oil leaks, tyres, or exhaust integrity, leaving no specific flagged areas to investigate beyond a standard pre-purchase inspection. With 78,476 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle averages around 8,720 miles annually, a figure consistent with typical UK usage for a car of this age. There are no significant gaps in the MOT timeline to suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the steady testing rhythm points to regular use rather than long-term storage. This mileage profile means that consumables such as front brake pads, discs, tyres, and certain suspension bushes are likely approaching or have already been replaced at least once, but the absence of any flagged items suggests the wear items have been attended to before reaching advisory thresholds. Higher-mileage drivetrain concerns, such as dual-clutch gearbox mechatronic issues or turbo wear, are not necessarily indicated by the mileage alone, but the average accumulation rate is not severe enough to automatically raise those concerns. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the usual high-wear components on this model deserve particular physical attention during inspection. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could point to worn lower control arm bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, items that commonly wear on A4s of this generation. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which would indicate warped front brake discs, and check for pulling to one side that could suggest a binding brake caliper. Listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over speed humps, as worn rear trailing arm bushes are a known issue on this platform. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still carry out the usual pre-purchase checks specific to the A4, including inspecting the underside for any signs of corrosion on the subframe mounting points, rear wheel arches, and suspension turrets, areas where salt exposure can cause structural concerns even when not yet flagged. Check for any oil misting around the engine cam cover and turbo oil feed pipes, as well as ensuring the automatic or manual transmission shifts smoothly without jerking. Verify that the timing chain has been replaced or shows no signs of rattle on a cold start, a known concern on higher-mileage Audi TFSI engines. Finally, confirm that the service history includes recent replacements of the brake fluid, spark plugs, and oil, and ensure there are no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard before committing to purchase.