2002 Audi A4 2.4L Petrol · BU52 AOJ

The vehicle is currently without a valid MOT certificate, as the last recorded test occurred over three years ago on 6 July 2023. The maintenance trend is concerning, moving from a comprehensive failure in June 2022 to a pass in 2023 that ignored several critical advisories. The most recent test at 128,396 miles flagged perishing and worn front tyres, suggesting the car has likely sat idle for a significant period. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,350 miles per year. However, the data shows the car covered only 2,877 miles between June 2022 and July 2023. Since that July 2023 test, the odometer has remained static at 128,396 miles for over three years. This pattern of prolonged inactivity often leads to seized calipers, perished rubber components, and degraded fluids. A physical inspection must prioritise the chassis and braking system. The June 2022 test at 125,519 miles explicitly flagged rear underbody corrosion and binding rear brakes. While the car passed the following day after addressing the ABS and lighting faults, the corrosion remained an advisory. The buyer should check for structural rust in the sills and floor pan, as underbody corrosion on these models can compromise structural integrity. The braking system requires a thorough check for seizure given the previous reports of binding calipers and pitted discs. Because the front tyres were noted as cracking and perishing in 2023, they are likely now unsafe for road use. The ABS and ESC faults from 2022 indicate a history of electronic instability that warrants a full diagnostic scan to ensure the systems are currently operational.