2011 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LS61 TKF

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 07 October 2025 at 160,217 miles. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, showing a pattern of minor wear items and one significant suspension failure that was promptly rectified. The most recent failure on 03 October 2025 involved a fractured offside front coil spring, a serious structural fault that risks catastrophic suspension collapse. The car passed its retest just four days later at the identical mileage, indicating the spring was replaced. A windscreen advisory for damage not affecting the driver's view has carried over from the failure into the pass, suggesting cosmetic damage remains unrepaired but is not a roadworthiness concern. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between 23 September 2023 at 147,607 miles and 11 September 2024 at 154,680 miles, the car covered 7,073 miles in roughly twelve months. From that September 2024 test to the October 2025 tests at 160,217 miles, it added 5,537 miles over approximately thirteen months. This slight dip in annual mileage could indicate reduced use or a period of limited driving, but the overall average of around 10,680 miles per year remains typical for a 2011 vehicle. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or large gaps between recorded tests, which supports a genuine, steadily driven history. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension, particularly the replacement coil spring and its mating nearside counterpart. Fractured coil springs rarely occur in isolation, and the opposite side may be fatigued or corroded. Check for uneven ride height, clunking over bumps, and uneven tyre wear on the front axle. The rear suspension also warrants close attention. In September 2024, both rear shock absorbers were flagged for reduced or negligible damping effect at 154,680 miles, yet the car passed in 2025 without a retest on that item. This suggests either the dampers were replaced or the deterioration has not yet reached the fail threshold again. A bounce test and visual check for oil misting on the damper bodies are essential. The braking system shows a recurring pattern of disc wear. Both rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in September 2024, and while the car has passed since, disc wear is a consumable issue that accelerates with age and mileage. Inspect the rear discs for lipping, scoring, and minimum thickness, and check the rear pads for uneven wear. The nearside front inner tyre wearing unevenly on its edge, noted in September 2023, points to possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may have persisted. A four-wheel alignment check is advisable. Finally, inspect the windscreen chip or crack carefully. While it passed the view test, stone damage on laminated glass can spread with temperature changes and road vibration, potentially requiring replacement before the next test.