2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · MF59 XTT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record through its most recent inspections. The latest MOT test conducted in October 2024 at 132,492 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in October 2023, the subsequent clean pass and the lack of advisory notes in the following year suggest that any identified issues were addressed promptly and the overall mechanical condition remains consistent. At 132,492 miles, this A4 has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per year over its seventeen-year life, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 4,500 miles covered between October 2021 and 2022, and another 8,000 miles between late 2022 and 2024. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which often leads to accelerated rubber degradation and fluid breakdown. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus a physical inspection on the common wear points for this generation of A4. Given the mileage and age, examine the front control arm bushes and coil springs for signs of tearing or fatigue, as these often fail before triggering an MOT advisory. The buyer should also check for surface corrosion on the rear sills and mounting points, as the MOT only flags structural rust once it reaches a critical threshold. Testing the brake system for binding calipers or uneven disc wear is also advisable to ensure the lack of recorded defects reflects the actual state of the components.