2010 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · PY59 LMV

The vehicle shows a stable maintenance trend with a clean record of passes, though the most recent MOT date of 21 August 2022 suggests the car has been off the road or untested for nearly four years. The 2022 test at 140,588 miles was a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates the car was in a roadworthy state at that time, but the significant gap in testing since then creates a void in the current mechanical status. Mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 8,787 miles per year. The distance increased by 11,828 miles between May 2021 and August 2022, showing regular use during that period. A larger jump occurred between March 2018 and March 2019, where the odometer rose by 13,541 miles. The record is unusually clean for a 2010 model, with no recorded advisories across five tests, which may suggest a diligent owner or a lenient testing regime. A buyer must now focus on the risks associated with long-term dormancy. The four-year gap since the last MOT makes the inspection of brake discs for surface corrosion and calipers for seizing a priority. Rubber components, including tyre sidewalls and suspension bushes, often perish or crack when a vehicle sits idle. The engine oil and coolant should be checked for degradation, as fluids break down regardless of mileage. Given the age of the Audi A4 and the lack of reported issues, a physical inspection should specifically target structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points. While the DVSA record shows no failures, the absence of any mentioned wear on consumables over 50,000 miles is atypical. Verifying the current condition of the coil springs and exhaust system is essential to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated during its period of inactivity.