2013 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · HE02 ARD

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness trend, as the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 158,748 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior. The failure record highlighted significant mechanical depletions including a fractured offside front coil spring and a split nearside front CV boot. The persistence of these faults suggests the owner only addresses defects when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 13 years old, the mileage of 158,748 miles indicates high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between the November 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 9,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This high mileage places substantial stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, which is reflected in the recurring issues noted across the last three years. A buyer must scrutinise the entire front suspension geometry, as the tester flagged the rear lower suspension arm bushes as worn in both 2024 and 2025. Although these did not result in an immediate failure, their recurring presence indicates ongoing wear on the rubber components. The 2025 failure also noted a split CV boot, which requires a thorough inspection for grease leakage and potential damage to the steering rack or drive joint due to dirt ingress. The record also shows a pattern of tyre neglect, with multiple failures for reaching the legal limit or falling below it in 2024 and 2025. The edge wear noted on the front tyres suggests potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers. Given the high mileage, a physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis for corrosion and the condition of the exhaust system is essential to ensure no hidden degradation has occurred beyond the recorded advisories.