2015 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · YP65 WSK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension components and cooling system integrity. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 101,430 miles passed, it introduced an advisory for a corroded nearside rear coil spring. This follows a significant failure in February 2025 where multiple critical defects were identified, including fractured coil springs and structural tyre failures, suggesting that the vehicle has recently entered a period of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 12,000 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, followed by a rapid accumulation of nearly 9,000 miles in the year leading up to the February 2025 failure. This surge in usage correlates with the appearance of heavy wear on consumable items such as suspension arm bushes and tyres, indicating that the vehicle has been subjected to significant mechanical on its lower rubber and metal components during these higher-mileage intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the cooling system, as the February 2025 failure flagged visible coolant leaks and steam emissions that required further investigation. This represents a potential risk of engine overheating if not professionally diagnosed and addressed. Furthermore, the suspension geometry requires close attention; the dog leg rear bushes and front arm bushes were noted as perished or split in 2025, and the recurring corrosion on the rear coil spring in 2026 suggests the entire suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life.