2011 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · EX61 LZB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test in October 2024 at 69,931 miles showed a pass following a failure for a split nearside front drive shaft boot, defective wiper blades, and a cracked windscreen. While the immediate mechanical faults were rectified, the recurrence of suspension and rubber issues suggests components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure rather than during service. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 69,931 miles is significantly low, averaging only approximately 4,600 miles per year. This low usage profile often reduces mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, but it frequently leads to degradation of rubber-based components due to age. Between September 2022 and October 2024, the vehicle covered roughly 9,000 miles, yet it suffered from a fractured coil spring and a split CV boot. These failures confirm that age-related material fatigue is the primary concern here rather than the distance driven. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension for further signs of perished perished or leaking dampers, given the broken coil spring in 2022 and the damaged steering rack gaiter noted in 2023. The nearside front drive shaft boot should be closely checked for grease leakage to ensure the replacement in 2024 was thorough. Additionally, the low-mileage nature of the car warrants an inspection of the brake discs for surface corrosion pitting, which often occurs on vehicles that sit for long periods, and a check that the calipers move freely.