2002 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · BV02 OGR

This Audi A4 passed its most recent MOT in September 2025, but you should note it failed a week prior due to an excessively worn front anti-roll bar linkage and a split CV boot on the offside front drive shaft. These items were repaired to secure the pass, but the history reveals a persistent and worsening trend regarding the suspension system. Over the last three years, the same components have been repeatedly flagged as advisory items. The front upper suspension arm bushes have been noted as cracking or having slight play since 2023, and the rear anti-roll bar linkages and bushes show ongoing wear. The progression from "slight play" in 2023 to an "excessively worn" failure in 2025 indicates that the suspension is reaching the end of its service life. With 195,850 miles recorded, the mileage is high for a 2002 vehicle, though the annual usage of roughly 8,000 miles is typical. This suggests the car has been used consistently rather than left standing, which is good for the engine but explains the heavy wear on mechanical moving parts like the suspension bushes and driveshaft boots. When inspecting this vehicle, prioritize the front suspension and drivetrain. Check for any clicking noises from the front wheels which could indicate damage to the CV joint that previously had a split boot. Physically inspect the front upper and lower suspension arms for cracked or perished rubber bushes, as these are known weak points on this specific vehicle according to its history.