2007 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LA07 UPT

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend of deferred repairs regarding the suspension and braking systems. The most recent test in October 2022 at 143,529 miles flagged a non-excessive oil leak and two tyres reaching the legal wear limit. While the car passed, the recurring nature of advisories for bushes and discs suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when they threatened MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At approximately 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 143,529 miles averages to roughly 7,500 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity annual use. However, there is a significant chronological gap in the data between September 2020 (126,760 miles) and October 2021 (130,480 miles), where the vehicle covered nearly 4,000 miles in a single year. Given that the last MOT was recorded nearly four years ago, the current roadworthiness status is technically lapsed, significantly increasing the risk of undetected degradation in rubber components, tyres, and fluid levels. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows repeated worn upper arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages between 2020 and 2021. The braking system requires close attention; the tester flagged pitted and scored rear brake discs in both 2021 and 2022, alongside deteriorated brake hoses dating back to 2018. The oil leak noted in 2022 should be monitored to ensure it has not progressed into a more significant gasket or seal failure, especially given the smoke noted in 2021 which indicated potential engine combustion or oil consumption issues.