2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · J13 TJY

The vehicle currently holds a valid test certificate following a pass on 24 March 2026 at 170,254 miles, but the MOT history indicates an ongoing pattern of component wear rather than a fully resolved mechanical state. The car failed its initial test on 23 March 2026 due to excessively worn rear brake pads down to the indicators and an inoperative offside front position lamp, alongside advisories for an oil leak and a corroding offside rear brake hose ferrule. While the retest secured a pass the following day, the persistence of the insecure battery defect alongside fluid leak advisories demonstrates that secondary issues remain present across successive inspection cycles. At 170,254 miles across 18 years of road use, the Audi reflects a steady accumulation rate averaging roughly 9,500 miles per year. The logged tests between March 2024 and March 2026 demonstrate regular annual testing without extended off-road gaps or erratic mileage spikes. This sustained usage profile places predictable cumulative wear on mechanical seals, braking hardware, and drivetrain assemblies. A prospective buyer should focus immediate physical checks on the braking hardware and underbody components. Rear brake issues appear repeatedly across the record, spanning binding calipers and axle imbalances in March 2024 to depleted pads and corroded flexible hose ferrules in March 2026. The battery tray and retaining clamp warrant physical verification, as insecure battery mountings presented as major failure items in 2024 and recurring minor defects in 2026. The vehicle also requires an underbody inspection to trace the precise source of the engine oil leak and to check front suspension alignment, given earlier advisories for inner shoulder tyre wear across the front axle.