Diagnostics revealed a major discrepancy between the stated mileage and data stored in the control units.
Dashboard
During the inspection, the dashboard showed a mileage of about 183,000 km. The same mileage was stated in the car's sale listing.
Computer diagnostics
During diagnostics, mileage data from individual control units was checked. Several modules showed values exceeding 521,000–523,000 km.
Mileage discrepancy
The difference between the dashboard reading and the diagnostic data was about 340,000 km — a major discrepancy in the car's history that cannot be detected by visual inspection alone.
The point of the inspection
This case shows why, before buying a used car, it's important to check the mileage not just on the dashboard but also across different electronic control units.
Inspection photos
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The diagnostic screens show mileage data from the dashboard and individual control units.
