2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · OY08 ONM

This 2008 Audi A4 has covered roughly 8,130 miles per year, which is a typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. While the mileage is consistent with its years, the MOT history reveals a clear trend of deteriorating suspension and braking components that suggests the car is entering a phase where high-wear items require frequent attention. The vehicle’s condition trend appears to be worsening regarding its structural and safety-critical parts. The most recent 2026 MOT highlighted issues with both rear brake hoses, with the nearside hose requiring replacement due to excessive deterioration. This follows a pattern seen in 2024, where the car failed its test due to significant suspension wear, including an excessively worn ball joint and a structural tyre failure. The recurring advisory notes regarding anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm bushes indicate that the chassis is showing its age and the cumulative impact of its mileage. The history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance where components are flagged as worn or pitted in one year, only to require replacement or intervention in subsequent tests. Because the car has reached 146,342 miles, you should expect that the suspension and braking systems will continue to need regular, potentially costly, upkeep. The fact that the car required a re-test in both 2024 and 2026 suggests that the owner may be addressing issues only when absolutely necessary to pass the MOT, rather than performing proactive maintenance. Before purchasing this vehicle, your first priority should be a thorough inspection of the entire braking system, specifically checking the condition of all four brake hoses and the state of the rear discs, which have previously been noted as pitted.