2009 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · ML09 HCF

The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status following its most recent test on 22 April 2026 at 172,966 miles. This follows a period of mechanical instability in early 2025, where the car failed on 10 April 2025 due to several significant faults. The maintenance trend appears to be improving, as the serious issues identified during that failure—specifically a fractured nearside front coil spring, a leaking offside rear shock absorber, and a split offside front drive shaft CV boot—were resolved before the subsequent pass. The mileage history shows a consistent usage pattern of approximately 10,000 to 18,000 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the vehicle covered 15,000 miles, and it covered 17,767 miles between March 2024 and April 2025. The most recent interval from April 2025 to April 2026 saw an accumulation of 3,128 miles, which is a notable decrease in annual distance compared to previous years. This suggests the vehicle has recently been used less frequently or for shorter journeys. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and drivetrain components. While the 2025 failure addressed the coil spring and shock absorber, the 2023 record flagged worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front. These components often require replacement in succession on vehicles of this age and mileage. The tester also noted a worn nearside front tyre in March 2024, which could indicate alignment issues or uneven tyre wear patterns. The 2025 failure also highlighted minor bodywork and lighting issues, such as a broken headlamp lens and an insecure nearside rear undertray. Although these were cleared in the April 2026 pass, a thorough check of the underside for any signs of mounting hardware degradation or loose plastic shielding is advisable. Given the age of the vehicle, checking the integrity of the CV boots and the condition of the shock absorbers again would be a prudent step to ensure the recent repairs have held up under current usage.