2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · AV59 OHG

The 2009 Audi A4 holds a current MOT valid until July 2025, having passed its most recent test on 9 July 2025 at 182,263 miles. That pass followed a failure the previous day at 182,260 miles, where the tester flagged an inoperative engine MIL, a failed headlamp cleaning device, and non-working front washers. The swift retest and pass suggest those specific electrical and lighting faults were addressed promptly, but the pattern of advisories tells a different story. Both the pass and the preceding failure recorded front tyres worn close to the legal limit and frayed central rear seat belt webbing. A damaged windscreen also appeared as an advisory in both July 2025 tests, having been noted in 2023 as well. The maintenance trend is mixed. Immediate failures were corrected, yet low-level advisories around tyres, windscreen condition, and seat belt webbing have persisted across multiple years without permanent resolution. The mileage progression indicates relatively consistent use over the vehicle's seventeen years. In the July 2023 test at 173,988 miles, the car had covered roughly 16,000 miles per year on average. By July 2024 at 178,620 miles, that annual rate held steady at around 4,600 miles over the intervening twelve months, before climbing to 182,263 miles by July 2025, representing roughly 3,643 miles in the final recorded year. There are no dramatic mileage gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking. The accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and does not, on its own, raise concerns about excessive drivetrain stress. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The July 2023 failure identified a fractured nearside rear coil spring, which was presumably replaced given the subsequent pass, yet the same test also flagged slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and wear in the offside front upper suspension arm bush. These items degrade gradually and should be checked for renewed play or deterioration. The twisted nearside front brake hose noted in 2023 also warrants close examination, as a hose under stress can deteriorate internally and cause binding or uneven braking over time. Light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber was flagged in both the 2023 failure and pass, suggesting early-stage oil seepage that may have progressed to a full leak. Tyre condition and windscreen integrity remain persistent concerns. Front tyres were worn close to the legal limit in both July 2025 tests, and the windscreen has carried a damage advisory since at least 2023. Neither issue is a structural risk in isolation, but together they point to a pattern where consumable items and minor defects are tolerated rather than proactively replaced. The frayed central rear seat belt webbing, noted in both 2025 tests, is a safety-relevant defect that should be repaired before the vehicle changes hands. Overall, the car appears mechanically sound at the point of its latest test, but the advisory history suggests a reactive rather than preventative approach to upkeep.