2007 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · FV07 PWJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred repairs rather than proactive replacement. The most recent test in January 2026 at 113,588 miles identified slight deterioration in both rear brake hoses. This specific issue is recurring, appearing in the January 2025 test at 104,575 miles, indicating that these components have not been addressed despite repeated advisories. While the car passes its tests, the persistence of deteriorating rubber components suggests a reactive approach to mechanical wear-related faults. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 113,588 miles is low, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with a gap of roughly 9,000 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests and another 8,000 miles prior to that. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age often leads to age-related degradation of rubber parts and seized components, which aligns with the recorded mechanical failures. A buyer must focus closely on the braking system and suspension. The record reveals a history of binding front brakes in late 2020 and early 2022, followed by a significantly worn rear brake disc in January 2022. The 2023 failure due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and multiple tyre failures involving structural lumps and separation point to potential alignment issues or neglect of consumables. A physical inspection should check for caliper seizing, the condition of the rear brake hoses, and any signs of uneven tyre wear, which has been a recurring theme throughout the vehicle's history.