2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · CU09 SWV

The 2009 Audi A4 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, though the record reveals a pattern of minor oversights rather than diligent preventative care. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 118,638 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged a cracked offside door mirror glass, advising replacement. This follows a clean pass on 17 September 2024 at 114,276 miles, which itself was a retest after an initial failure on the same date for an insecure engine undertray. The undertray was secured and passed, suggesting the issue was addressed promptly rather than ignored. The vehicle has not presented any major structural or safety-critical failures in recent years, but the nature of the advisories and minor defects points to an owner who addressed MOT failures rather than proactively maintaining the car. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 17-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2023 test at 105,677 miles and the September 2024 retest at 114,276 miles, the car covered 8,599 miles in twelve months. The following year saw a further 4,362 miles added by September 2025, indicating a slight reduction in annual use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity. The overall average of roughly 6,979 miles per year sits comfortably within typical usage for a vehicle of this age and type. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and under-bonnet components during any physical inspection. The September 2023 failure at 105,677 miles identified an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush, specifically the bottom shock mounting bush. While this was rectified for the subsequent pass, worn suspension bushes on a car approaching 120,000 miles often indicate broader wear across the front end. Inspect all control arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar links for play or deterioration. The insecure engine undertray flagged in 2024 also warrants a visual check of the undertray fixings and mounting points, as loose or damaged undertrays can mask fluid leaks or allow debris ingress. The nearside front tyre defect recorded in September 2023, a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, is a serious concern that was clearly replaced before the retest. However, a single tyre failure of this nature on a car driven fewer than 9,000 miles in the preceding year raises questions about wheel alignment, kerbing damage, or tyre condition monitoring. Check all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and date codes. The high level brake light failure in 2023 was minor and resolved, but a functional check of all exterior lights remains advisable. Overall, the record suggests a mechanically sound vehicle that has passed its MOT requirements, but the pattern of minor failures and advisories indicates a car that has been maintained to a minimum standard rather than a meticulous one.