2006 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · ML06 FPZ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of accelerating structural corrosion and mechanical neglect. While it passed its last recorded test in September 2022 at 120,210 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior. The record reveals a persistent failure to address deep-seated issues, particularly regarding the rear sub-frame and suspension arms, which suggests that the previous owners may have only performed the absolute minimum repairs required to pass a test rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 120,210 miles, the Audi has covered a low annual distance of approximately 6,000 miles, which is consistent with a vehicle of its twenty-year age. However, there is a critical gap in the data, with the last recorded entry dating to September 2022. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has not undergone an official test in nearly four years. This lack of recent data is highly irregular for a car with known structural issues, as hidden corrosion has likely worsened significantly since the last recorded inspections. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the entire underbody and suspension mounting points. The history consistently flags corrosion on the rear sub-frame, lower suspension arms, and MacPherson struts dating back to 2019. The 2022 failure specifically highlighted a fractured offside rear coil spring and excessively corroded brake hose ferrules, indicating that rubber and metal components are degrading. You should verify the power steering system, which was reported as inoperative in 2022, and check for structural thinning on the floor pans and mounting areas that were previously noted as corroded.