2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · AV59 OHD

This 2009 Audi A4 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 12 March 2024 at 161,498 miles recording zero defects whatsoever. That clean sheet follows a consistent pattern stretching back to 2020, where every single test resulted in a pass. The vehicle has clearly been maintained to a competent standard in recent years, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults emerging across consecutive annual inspections. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between January 2022 at 155,148 miles and March 2024 at 161,498 miles, the car covered roughly 6,350 miles over approximately two years and two months, which is notably lower than the lifetime average of around 9,500 miles per year. The jump from 131,775 miles in January 2020 to 146,954 miles in January 2021 represents a sharper spike of over 15,000 miles in a single year, suggesting heavier use during that period before the pace settled down. The gap between the March 2024 test and today in June 2026 is just over two years without a recorded retest, which is a meaningful absence given the vehicle is now likely past its next due date. The 2021 test flagged a windscreen chip that did not affect the driver's view, along with engine covers and undertrays that prevented a full under-bonnet inspection. These advisories are minor and common on vehicles of this age, but the presence of obstructive covers is worth noting as it can mask fluid leaks, belt condition, and early corrosion around subframe and suspension mounting points. No braking, suspension, or exhaust defects have ever appeared on the record, which is encouraging for a car at this mileage. A prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection, focusing on the areas the MOT cannot fully assess. Check the underside for structural corrosion, particularly around rear arches, sills, and suspension towers, as these are known weak points on this generation A4. Examine the condition of the dual-mass flywheel and clutch, listen for timing chain rattle on cold starts, and verify that the automatic gearbox shifts smoothly through all gears. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator, but a two-year gap since the last test means a fresh inspection is essential before committing to purchase.