2006 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FT06 FGF

The vehicle shows a history of high-mileage usage with recurring issues in the suspension and braking systems. In the most recent recorded test in November 2021 at 241,179 miles, the car failed due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a binding offside front brake caliper. Although it passed the re-test at 241,330 miles, the tester flagged corrosion and deterioration on both rear brake hoses alongside a worn nearside rear tyre. These findings suggest that while immediate failures are addressed, the rubber components and metal braking hardware are reaching the end of their functional service life. With 241,330 miles recorded over 20 years, this Audi has averaged approximately 12,000 miles per year. This consistent puts significant stress on the drivetrain and chassis components. The 2020 MOT record at 231,544 miles highlighted multiple points of wear, including a worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage and front upper suspension arm bushes. This pattern of gradual wear on bushings is consistent with a high-mileage vehicle but indicates that the suspension geometry requires frequent attention to keep it within acceptable standards. The data also reveals a persistent trend of neglecting tyre maintenance. Between 2014 and 2021, almost every MOT test flagged tyres worn to the legal limit or showing uneven wear. This suggests the owner typically replaces consumables only upon failure rather than on a preventative schedule. Given that the last recorded MOT was over five years ago, the current state of the tyres and the structural integrity of the brake hoses is unknown and likely involves significant degradation or dry cracking since the 2021 inspection.