2010 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · CV10 FJX

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a catastrophic MOT failure in April 2026. While the car maintained a clean record for three years between 2022 and 2025, the most recent inspection at 137,269 miles reveals a severe decline in mechanical and structural integrity. The trend has shifted from routine consumable wear to critical safety-system-related failures, suggesting either a sudden lapse in maintenance or a significant mechanical failure that has gone un. At 16 years old, the recorded 137,269 miles represent an average usage of approximately 8,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for this age. The mileage accumulation pattern appears steady between 2022 and 2025, with annual intervals ranging from 5,000 to 6,000 miles. However, the 3,590-mile gap between the April 2025 pass and the April 2026 failure coincides with the appearance of multiple severe defects across unrelated systems. A buyer must exercise extreme caution regarding the offside front steering rack. The 2026 test identified elongated fixing holes in the chassis and an unsafely modified rack, which is a structural integrity issue that compromises the vehicle's steering geometry and safety. The braking system also shows significant neglect, with a fluctuating nearside front caliper, a twisted rear brake hose, and unsecured flexi pipes. These faults indicate a failure of basic safety inspections prior to the test. Physical inspection should focus on the nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting and the exhaust system hardware, both of which were flagged as loose or damaged. Given the severity of the steering rack failure, the chassis itself needs to be examined for stress fractures or excessive corrosion around the mounting points. This vehicle requires extensive professional repairs and structural assessment before it can be considered roadworthy again.