2010 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FV10 NTM

The May 2025 MOT at 141,213 miles confirms that the Audi A4 remains roadworthy, with the tester flagging worn, pitted front brake discs that are not seriously weakened and corroded rear suspension components. The record shows a stable maintenance pattern since the 2022 tyre failures, with no further failures up to the latest test, indicating that previous owners have addressed immediate safety issues but have allowed recurring wear to persist. At roughly 8,800 miles per year, the mileage aligns with the vehicle’s 16‑year age, yet the progression from 116,744 miles in March 2022 to 128,972 miles in February 2023 reflects an accelerated usage of about 12,200 miles in eleven months, suggesting periods of heavier driving or reduced standing time. Earlier intervals, such as the steady rise from 60,873 miles in 2015 to 107,570 miles in 2020, show consistent annual increments without prolonged idle periods. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion and binding, verify the condition of the front brake discs and pads for scoring or thinning, and measure tyre tread depth on all four wheels, as the history records repeated wear‑on‑edge tyre failures and legal‑limit breaches. The under‑body and sub‑frame rust noted in 2020 and 2024 advisories also warrants a close visual check for structural integrity, and the missing exhaust clamp recorded in 2019 should be confirmed as replaced. Overall, the vehicle’s current MOT outcome is acceptable, but the recurring tyre wear, persistent suspension corrosion, and documented brake disc wear indicate that deferred maintenance may have accelerated component fatigue, making a thorough in‑person assessment essential before purchase.