2004 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · EN04 UYC

This 2004 Audi A4 shows a stable but concerning maintenance pattern, with the most recent MOT test occurring over a year ago on 2024-06-29—well past the 12-month expiry threshold. The record reveals a duplicate entry for that date, both marked as failed yet with no defects logged, which suggests either an administrative error or a deliberate bypass of required testing. No advisories or defects appear in the previous three tests, but the lack of any recorded issues does not guarantee the vehicle’s current condition, particularly given its age and mileage. The absence of advisories in prior tests could imply either diligent upkeep or a failure to report minor faults that might now have deteriorated. The mileage progression of 6,705 miles per year is typical for a vehicle of this age, but the gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests—covering 19,634 miles—is unusually long for a car this old, especially without intermediate servicing or inspections. The 2023 to 2024 interval, spanning 10,999 miles, is similarly extended, raising questions about whether critical components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers were checked or replaced during this period. The lack of advisories in earlier tests might also suggest that minor wear—such as worn suspension mounts or binding brake calipers—was either overlooked or not severe enough to fail the test at the time. Given the age and mileage of this Audi A4, a prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension system, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, which are prone to fatigue and corrosion at this mileage. The brakes, including caliper binding and disc thickness, should be thoroughly checked, as repeated failures on tread depth in other vehicles of this age often mask deeper issues like warped discs or seized calipers. Structural integrity, especially around the wheel arches and sills, should also be assessed for corrosion, as rust can compromise the chassis and subframe over two decades. The dual failed MOT entries warrant scrutiny of the vehicle’s service history, as this anomaly could indicate either a deliberate attempt to avoid testing or a genuine oversight in maintenance.