2010 AUDI A42.0L Diesel

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in its most recent test on February 2026 at 132,905 miles. Three consecutive passes without recorded defects suggest that the previous owners have maintained a consistent standard of mechanical upkeep. Following an initial failure in November 2022, the immediate rectification and subsequent years of clean results indicate that identified faults were addressed promptly rather than allowed to develop into recurring failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 11,488 miles covered between the November 2023 and December 2024, and a further 5,385 miles between December 2024 and February 2026. This regular interval is generally preferable to long periods of inactivity, as it helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of brake hardware. While the recent records are clean, the age of the vehicle and the failure in late 2022 necessitate a thorough physical inspection of components most prone to wear on this Audi platform. A buyer should specifically check the structural integrity of the rear wheel arches and sills for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this generation. Given the mileage, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for tearing or fatigue, and the brake system should be checked for uneven pad wear or binding calipers that might not have triggered an MOT failure.