2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · BJ59 PVF

Recurring braking and suspension component wear defines the mechanical profile of this Audi A4, with the most recent test on 01 October 2025 showing advisories for both nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing thin. While the vehicle has maintained a passing status since its 2018 record, the history reveals a pattern of intermittent issues regarding braking efficiency and component degradation. Specifically, the 2023 record highlighted significant concerns with rear coil spring corrosion and an offside front service brake that was binding, alongside an imbalance in the front braking system. This suggests a tendency for the braking components and suspension elements to require attention as they reach the end of their service life. The vehicle has covered 100,798 miles over its seventeen-year lifespan, which equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 5,929 miles. This represents a relatively low usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. While lower mileage can mean less cumulative wear on high-frequency components like the engine and gearbox, it can also correlate with longer periods of inactivity or short-distance trips, which may contribute to the observed issues with binding brakes and corrosion on the coil springs. The consistency of the annual MOT testing since 2018 provides a continuous data set, though the low mileage profile necessitates a closer look at components that can degrade through lack of use or environmental exposure rather than just distance travelled. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the braking system during a test drive to ensure the issues noted in 2023 and 2025 have been addressed. Listen for any scraping or grinding noises from the rear wheels and feel for any pulsation or judder through the brake pedal, which could indicate uneven pad wear or disc deterioration. Given the previous advisory regarding a binding offside front brake, it is important to check if the car pulls to one side under braking or if there is an unusual heat signature coming from one wheel after a drive. The imbalance noted in 2023 suggests that the hydraulic or mechanical adjustment of the braking components may have been marginal, so a thorough check of the calipers and pads is essential. Suspension integrity should also be a primary focus due to the documented corrosion on the rear coil springs in 2023. During the test drive, listen for any metallic knocks, clunks, or creaks when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces, as these are common symptoms of failing or corroded springs and worn suspension bushes. Furthermore, since a 2018 advisory noted that a full underbody inspection was not possible due to the presence of under trays, a physical inspection of the subframe and exhaust mounting points is advisable to check for any structural corrosion that may have been obscured in previous years.