2004 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · KS53 ADE

The 2023‑03‑07 MOT at 88,108 miles passed with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance record has remained stable since the previous test. All tests from 2018 to 2023 show consistent passes with only minor advisories, indicating no worsening trend. The 22‑year lifespan and 88,108 miles equate to an average of about 4,000 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of this age. Mileage accumulation was rapid between 2007 and 2008, jumping from 56,710 to 75,600 miles in a single day, and again from 82,174 to 85,468 miles between 2010 and 2011. Since 2013 the recorded mileage has increased by only 227 miles over ten years, suggesting long periods of inactivity. Recurring issues include the 2013 advisory on slight play in all four front suspension ball joints (2.4.G.2), which points to worn suspension bushes and possible looseness in the front suspension geometry. Earlier failures at 2010 and 2008 involved tyre cuts exceeding the ply depth and worn tyres close to the legal limit, as well as a missing near‑side front wheel bolt (4.2.A.1e) and near‑side rear tyre wear, indicating past neglect of tyre maintenance and wheel fixation. A management light illuminated in the 2009 test may reflect an electrical fault that was not later recorded. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension ball joints, bushes and mounting points for excessive play, examine the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers, verify brake caliper operation for binding and check brake disc wear, assess tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, confirm that all wheel bolts are present and torqued correctly, and look for any signs of structural rust or exhaust corrosion that could affect long‑term durability.