2005 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · LX55 XOB

The vehicle presents a concerning trend in roadworthiness, showing a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on August 25, 2023 at 102,283 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure on the same day for critical issues including drive shaft boots and poor tyre condition. The history of failing immediately before a successful test suggests that repairs are only addressed when forced by the MOT tester, indicating a lack of proactive approach to mechanical upkeep. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 102,283 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant gap in activity between September 2021 and September 2022, where only 4,336 miles were covered over twelve months. This low usage frequency correlates with the age-related degradation observed, such as the perishing and cracking tyres noted in 2022 and 2023, where rubber components fail due to time and exposure despite having sufficient tread depth. A buyer must thoroughly inspect the front suspension components, as the upper wishbone bushes were flagged as perished or worn across multiple tests between 2021 and 2023. The brake system shows a history of pitted and scored discs as of 2022, which suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, allowing corrosion to set in. Furthermore, the failure of drive shaft constant velocity boots in 2022 and 2023 indicates a risk of imminent joint failure if the replacements were not fitted with attention to detail. The rusty exhaust pipework noted in 2021 also requires close inspection for structural thinning to ensure the system has not progressed beyond the point of simple repair.