2005 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · LM05 AHU

The March 2024 MOT at 101,309 miles failed, confirming a worsening maintenance trend despite earlier passes. The test flagged a non‑functional offside stop lamp, front brake pads below 1.5 mm, and excessive wear of the front lower suspension arm pin and bush, as well as deteriorated rear brake hoses. Over the 11‑year span the mileage has risen from 30,056 miles in January 2015 to 101,309 miles in March 2024, averaging about 6,500 miles per year, with a marked acceleration between 2021 and 2024 where the count jumped from 60,368 miles to 101,309 miles, a gain of 40,941 miles in just three years. Recurring defects centre on the front suspension geometry: the lower arm pin and bush have been flagged as excessively worn since the 2021 test, and the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joints have shown slight play in 2022, 2023 and 2024, suggesting persistent looseness that can affect handling and tyre wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear suspension components, verify the integrity of the anti‑roll bar linkages, check brake pad thickness and the state of the brake discs, examine the rear brake hoses for cracks or swelling, and look for any signs of structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis, as well as the functionality of the stop lamp and the overall windscreen integrity.