2011 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · 779 BAD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 89,086 miles passed, it returned with advisories for a nearside front tyre reaching the limit and pitted rear brake discs. This follows a period of stability after a 2023 failure where the car required significant suspension repairs, suggesting that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they result in an MOT failure. At 15 yearss age, the recorded mileage of 89,086 miles represents relatively low usage, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals between tests, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between the July 2024 and 2025 inspections. This low-mile profile often correlates with less wear on drivetrain components, but it can cause rubber-based parts like suspension bushes to perish due to age rather than distance, evidenced by the worn arm bushes and fractured coil springs recorded in 2023. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry. The previous failure in July 2023 for both fractured coil springs and excessively worn arm bushes suggests a potential vulnerability to component fatigue or impact damage. A buyer should check for signs of fresh cracking in the rubber and inspect the control arms for any play. Furthermore, the 2025 advisory regarding pitted rear brake discs indicates the metal surfaces have suffered from corrosion during periods of inactivity, which will likely require replacement soon to ensure consistent braking performance and to prevent binding calipers.