There is no universal expiry date that makes every report trustworthy. The useful question is what has happened since the measurement and whether it still describes the offered vehicle.
EVVerity explains
Compare the report date and odometer reading with the car now being offered. A report without those details is harder to match to present condition. Ask about intervening repairs, faults or software changes rather than assuming the old percentage remains exact.
Confirm through the appropriate provider or inspection process that the document relates to the car and the stated method. Do not post its identifiers publicly. A polished PDF or seller screenshot is not the same as verified provenance.
If a material event occurred or the method is unclear, ask for a fresh appropriate assessment. The purpose is to resolve a concrete gap in the evidence, not to declare that every report older than an arbitrary number of days is worthless.
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