2015 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · DA15 WPU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of degrading suspension components. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 128,457 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior due to multiple splitting upper arm bushes and excessive wear on the nearside rear lower arm bush. The fact that the tester noted the splitting bushes as advisories on the pass suggests the owner addressed only the immediate lower arm failure, leaving the front suspension assembly still reaching the end of its service life. At 128,457 miles, the Audi has averaged approximately 11,678 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The data shows a consistent pattern of use between June 2023 and August 2025, where the car covered over 7,400 miles in two years. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often explains the progressive wear on rubber-based bushings and metal components as seen with the fractured coil spring recorded in May 2023. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring nature of the bushing failures across all four upper arms indicates that the entire assembly may require replacement to prevent handling instability and uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding pitted and scored front brake discs at 124,218 miles suggests the braking system is nearing the end of its effective life. You should also check for signs of heavy corrosion on the subframe and mounting points to ensure the high-mileage has not compromised the structural integrity of the chassis.