2005 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · YB54 AHJ

The most recent MOT entries are dated 2025‑08‑29, just eleven months before the current date, and show a failure due to non‑functional stop lamp, rear position lamp, play in the steering rack inner joint, slight play in the offside track‑rod end, rear tyres at 2.5 mm tread depth and corrosion on both front wings. A retest the same day passed, confirming the defects were rectified at the time. The pattern of earlier failures in 2022‑2023 and the persistence of similar wear items indicate a stable but wear‑heavy condition rather than a clear improvement. Mileage accumulation has been roughly consistent with the vehicle’s age: 162,708 mi over about 21 years, averaging near 7,750 mi per year. Between January 2016 (75,975 mi) and August 2025 (162,708 mi) the car added roughly 86,733 mi in 9½ years, a rate of about 9,100 mi/yr. Tests were performed annually for most years, with brief gaps such as 2020‑2021, and the recent entries keep the record current. A buyer should inspect the steering system for excessive clearance in the rack inner joint and track‑rod end, and check the rear suspension for sub‑frame corrosion and worn brake discs (pitted surfaces). Front wings show surface corrosion that may spread if untreated. Rear tyres are at the legal tread limit and front tyres have edge wear; measuring depths will confirm remaining life. Visual examination of suspension bushes, shock‑absorber casings and the rear sub‑frame will reveal whether the observed corrosion is stabilising or progressing. Additional checks include confirming the stop and rear position lamps operate, ensuring the engine management lamp is clear, and testing the rear boot latch and door release mechanism (previous records note a split CV boot and an external door‑open fault). The history also records rear brake‑disc wear and a broken coil spring from 2016, so a thorough inspection of those components is advisable. Overall, the MOT record points to a vehicle with consistent wear patterns; a detailed pre‑purchase inspection focusing on steering, suspension, braking and corrosion will determine its true roadworthiness.