2015 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · GJ65 FXC

The 2015 Audi A4 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 30 March 2026 at 93,461 miles passed, but the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the 1.6 mm legal limit, with the offside front sitting at just 2 mm. This is a minor consumable issue, yet it hints at deferred basic upkeep. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. A serious suspension fault appeared in March 2025 when the offside rear shock absorber failed with a serious fluid leak, and the headlamp levelling adjuster rod was broken. Both were rectified before the April 2025 pass. However, the March 2024 failure for excessively fluctuating rear service brakes and significantly worn rear brake discs on both sides suggests braking components have been a recurring concern. The record shows faults are being fixed to pass, but not always proactively. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for an eleven-year-old car. Between the April 2024 test at 82,998 miles and the April 2025 test at 88,478 miles, the car covered roughly 5,480 miles in twelve months. From April 2025 to the March 2026 test, it added a further 4,983 miles. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation, and the overall annualised figure of around 8,500 miles aligns with the stated context. The record is sufficiently dense to draw reasonable conclusions about wear patterns. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear braking system and rear suspension. The 2024 failure for worn rear discs and fluctuating service brakes warrants a close check for uneven disc thickness, pad condition, and any sticking calipers or handbrake mechanism. The 2025 shock absorber leak, though repaired, means the damping on that corner should be tested for bounce and the unit examined for fresh oil misting. The broken headlamp levelling rod also raises the question of whether the self-levelling system operates correctly through its full range. Beyond the flagged items, inspect the subframe and inner wing arches for corrosion, check all suspension bushes for perishing, and verify exhaust emissions against the petrol catalyst thresholds given the car's age. The front tyres will need immediate replacement before any further road use.