2007 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · MK57 RZP

The 2007 Audi A4 holds a valid MOT certificate dated 21 April 2026, passed at 160,926 miles with two minor advisories. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows persistent structural and drivetrain concerns that have carried over from the previous test cycle. A failure on 18 April 2026 at the same mileage for a torn nearside rear tyre and a severely deteriorated nearside front inner CV boot was rectified three days later, suggesting the owner addressed immediate MOT defects rather than undertaking deeper preventative work. The rear subframe corrosion advisory has now appeared in consecutive tests, indicating a slowly progressing issue that remains below the serious-weakening threshold but warrants close monitoring. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a nineteen-year-old vehicle. From 128,997 miles in April 2023 to 144,553 miles in April 2024, the car covered roughly 15,500 miles in twelve months, then slowed to approximately 9,000 miles between April 2024 and April 2025, before dropping to just over 7,300 miles in the most recent year to April 2026. The MOT record is clean and continuous with no gaps, giving confidence that the mileage progression is genuine rather than artificially low. No sudden spikes or suspicious plateaus appear in the data. A buyer should inspect the rear subframe closely for advancing corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, as the advisory has persisted across two consecutive tests without being declared seriously weakened. The nearside front inner CV boot was flagged as severely deteriorated in both the failed and passed April 2026 tests, so the joint itself may have been compromised by ingress of dirt and moisture despite the boot being replaced. Check for clicking under full lock and examine the driveshaft gaiter for any fresh damage. The repeated shock absorber oil misting advisories across all four corners in 2023 suggest the dampers have been weeping for some time. Although the 2024 test only flagged the offside front, the condition likely affects multiple units, and a bounce test or professional inspection would confirm whether replacement is due. The torn nearside rear tyre in April 2026 points to possible sidewall damage from a road hazard rather than neglect, but verify the age and condition of all four tyres, including the spare if fitted.