2014 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · MT14 FDK

The vehicle currently holds a PASSED MOT on 2025-10-28, indicating a robust drivetrain and braking system, though specific wear on the front tyres and rear brake pad suggests the vehicle has been under maintenance. The MOT record demonstrates a clear deterioration trend, with the 2023-10-24 test failing on the front inner suspension ball joint dust cover, marking the first sign of structural concern. This failure was followed by a 2023-10-20 failure on the front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot, indicating that the same component type is likely to fail again in the future under current conditions. The 2024-10-30 test flagged a nearside rear tyre wear close to the legal limit, which is a critical indicator that the vehicle has been neglected on that specific component. The mileage context for this 12-year-old 2014 AUDI A4 is significant, as the 177,882 recorded miles represent a high volume for such an age. The 14,824 miles per year figure suggests that the vehicle has accumulated wear on consumables and suspension bushings, which aligns with the observed deterioration in the 2023-10-20 test where the ball joint dust cover was found to be severely deteriorated. The gap between the 2025-10-28 test and the 2023-10-24 test indicates that the vehicle has been driven for approximately two years, during which time the maintenance history has not been kept up to date. This lack of upkeep on the ball joint dust cover and the subsequent failure to address the tyre wear suggests that basic upkeep was skipped, leaving the vehicle vulnerable to further mechanical failure. In conclusion, the vehicle's roadworthiness is currently PASSED on the 2025-10-28 test, but this is a temporary state given the recurring faults. The maintenance trend is worsening, as evidenced by the failure of the front inner suspension ball joint in October 2023 and the subsequent failure of the front drive shaft joint in October 2023. The 2024-10-30 test revealed nearside rear tyre wear close to the legal limit, which is a serious structural risk that requires immediate attention. Buyers should proceed with an on-site inspection to assess the condition of the front inner suspension, the front drive shaft joint, and the rear tyre wear, as these components are the most likely to fail again.