2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LR58 XVE

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 29 January 2026 confirmed full roadworthiness at 177,215 miles, with no defects or advisories recorded. This represents a stable maintenance pattern over the past two years, as both preceding tests in January 2025 also passed without failings—despite a rare double-test anomaly in January 2024, where the vehicle failed once before passing shortly after. The absence of recurring advisories or defects suggests the tester did not identify persistent issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, or structural corrosion during these checks. However, the repeated testing in January 2024—where the vehicle failed on the first attempt before passing the second—may indicate a narrow margin in one or more components, warranting closer scrutiny of wear items like brake discs, tyres, or exhaust emissions systems. The recorded mileage progression of roughly 10,400 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests (5,576 miles in 12 months) is unusually low compared to the subsequent 4,744 miles over the next year. This suggests the vehicle may have been stored or driven infrequently during that period, which could either mitigate wear on consumables or allow minor corrosion to develop unnoticed. The absence of advisories for tyre tread or suspension components in recent tests implies no immediate failure risks, but the extended period between 2024 and 2025 tests (12 months) raises questions about whether basic maintenance—such as fluid top-ups or minor repairs—was deferred. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of high-wear items that often fail silently, such as the rear brake calipers (which may have caused the 2024 failure if binding was present) and the suspension geometry, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs for uneven wear or corrosion. The absence of advisories for exhaust emissions in recent tests does not rule out catalytic converter degradation or fuel system leaks, so a scan for fault codes and a visual check of the underbody for oil or coolant leaks would be prudent. Structural integrity should also be assessed, particularly around the wheel arches and sills, where corrosion can compromise the vehicle’s frame over time. The lack of recurring faults does not guarantee longevity, but it does indicate the vehicle has avoided obvious neglect.