2012 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · MJ12 VDT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 130,201 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories for deteriorated steering linkage ball joint dust covers and front tyres reaching the legal limit. This follows a trend where mechanical components are only addressed after failing an inspection, as seen with the significant list of failures in both 2024 and 2023. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 13,539 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, followed by another 17,144 miles between August 2024 and July 2025. This recent acceleration in usage suggests the car is currently being driven more frequently, which explains the accelerated wear on consumables like brake pads, tyres, and rubberized suspension components noted in the 2024 failure. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and drivetrain, as the history shows recurring issues with suspension arm bushes, steering ball joints, and CV shaft boots. The tester flagged split CV boots in 2023 and 2024, followed by by damaged dust covers in 2025, indicating that the rubber components are reaching the end of their service life and may lead to expensive joint failure if not replaced proactively. Specific attention should be paid to the rear sub-frame. Although the corrosion noted in August 2024 was not considered seriously weakened at the time, structural rust on Audi models of this era requires monitoring to ensure it does not progress to a structural failure.