2006 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · KS06 KOS

The vehicle presents a worsening trend in mechanical maintenance based on the most recent inspection. While it passed the MOT on September 4 2025 at 150,030 miles, it had failed earlier that same day due to multiple safety-related defects. The failure identified a front tyre with exposed cords and excessive play in both track rod ends, alongside a failing nearside rear wheel bearing. The fact that these were rectified only to achieve a pass suggests that critical wear components were being ignored until a formal failure occurred. The recorded mileage of 150,030 miles over twenty years reflects an average usage of approximately 7,500 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK figures for an older vehicle. There is a significant gap in data between December 2022 and July 2024, during which the car covered 11,327 miles in roughly nineteen months. However, the jump from July 2024 to September 2025 shows 2,567 miles covered in just over a year, indicating a recent increase in usage that has accelerated the wear on the braking system and suspension components. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension assembly. The record shows a persistent oil leak noted in 2022 and again in 2025, which requires investigation to determine if it is a minor seal leak or a more significant failure. The front brake discs are described as pitted and scored, clearly reaching the end of their service life. Given the history of track rod ends and wheel bearings being flagged, the buyer should verify the nearside rear wheel bearing for noise or play to ensure the repairs made after the 2025 failure were effective.