2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · R100 AAP

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The June 2026 test at 180,517 miles exposed a worsening maintenance trend, with the offside front CV boot insecure, a power steering fault restricting right lock, all four brake discs pitted, and both rear service brakes fluctuating excessively. Prior to this, the car passed cleanly in October 2024 at 177,975 miles, but that followed a failure four days earlier for a non-securing rear seat belt buckle, the same offside CV boot fault, and a seriously leaking offside rear shock. The record shows recurring suspension and drivetrain defects moving from advisories to hard failures. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 10,029 miles per year across the 18-year life, with 169,900 recorded in October 2023, 177,973 by October 2024, and 180,517 at the June 2026 failure. The 7,000-mile gap between late 2024 and mid-2026 suggests lighter recent use, yet the car still deteriorated mechanically while standing. Sparse testing before 2023 limits long-term comparison, but the available data reveals neglect of consumable and structural items rather than gradual wear alone. A buyer must inspect the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover and the insecure CV boot flagged in 2026, as both permit dirt ingress that accelerates joint failure. The October 2024 serious rear shock fluid leak and the 2023 light misting on the opposite side indicate the damping units are compromised and require replacement. The 2026 fluctuating rear brakes and scored discs point to possible binding calipers or worn hubs needing strip examination. The power steering restriction to right lock is a direct safety defect requiring hydraulic or rack diagnosis before any road use. Previous owners skipped basic upkeep, letting a 2023 CV boot deterioration become an insecure joint by 2024 and a failed item in 2026. This pattern implies deferred maintenance on known faults rather than accidental oversight.