2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LS09 JGX

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a worsening trend in testing performance. While the car passed three consecutive tests between 2021 and 2022, the two most recent examinations resulted in failures. The failure in May 2024 at 104,699 miles and the subsequent failure in March 2025 at 104,766 miles indicate that the vehicle is struggling to meet minimum safety standards despite low mileage. This suggests a lack of proactive maintenance or a recurring mechanical issue that remains unresolved. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-use criteria, averaging approximately 6,163 miles per year over its 17-year life. However, a significant gap in data exists between the November 2022 test at 100,342 miles and the May 2024 test, where the vehicle covered only 357 miles in over sixteen months. Between the May 2024 and March 2025 tests, only 67 miles were recorded. Such erratic usage suggests long periods of sitting stationary or neglect, which frequently leads to the deterioration of rubber components, seized calipers, and fluid degradation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the specific causes of the recent failures, as the record does not detail the defects found. Given the age and intermittent use, focus should be placed on structural corrosion in the sills and subframes, which are common on this A4 generation. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the brake system for binding or leaks caused by inactivity. The recent failures at very short mileage intervals imply the vehicle may require immediate investment before it can be considered reliably roadworthy.