2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FT08 COU

The 2026‑04‑14 MOT passed the 2008 Audi A4 at 100,800 miles, confirming current roadworthiness, but the recorded corrosion of suspension components and slight play in the front lower arm ball joints signal immediate remedial work; the overall maintenance trend remains stable, with the vehicle passing all but two previous tests and showing no worsening of defects since the 2023 failure. Mileage has risen from 45,422 miles in May 2014 to 100,800 miles by April 2026, an average of roughly 5,600 miles per year, which is modest for an 18‑year‑old car and suggests periods of limited use; the progression is steady, with no abrupt jumps, and the most recent 1,636‑mile increase between November 2023 and April 2026 reflects careful, low‑intensity driving. Recurring issues centre on the suspension system – ball joint play and sub‑frame corrosion have appeared in every test since November 2023 – and on the braking and tyre sectors, where binding front brakes, worn pads, and uneven tyre wear were noted in 2016 and 2015, while earlier coil spring fractures were corrected before 2023; these patterns indicate that suspension integrity, brake health and structural rust are the key areas requiring attention. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear suspension bushes and ball joints for excessive movement or rust, examine the sub‑frame for deep corrosion that could compromise structural strength, verify the integrity of the coil springs after the 2023 replacement, assess brake caliper binding and pad thickness, review tyre wear patterns for edge wear, and test the operation of the wipers and headlamp to ensure the 2023 remedial work was effective.