2007 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RA07 EEJ

The 2007 Audi A4 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 August 2025 at 184,157 miles, passed but carried a notable cluster of advisories that suggest basic servicing has been deferred. Both front shock absorbers were recorded with light oil misting, both front brake discs were worn, pitted or scored, and there was play in the nearside steering rack inner joint. The nearside front brake was also flagged as binding, while both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit. Taken together, these points indicate a worsening trend in front-end mechanical condition since the clean bill of health recorded in August 2024 at 179,998 miles. Mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a nineteen-year-old car. The vehicle covered roughly 4,159 miles between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests, and the longer-term average sits close to 9,700 miles per year. There are no glaring gaps or sudden jumps in the record that would suggest the car has stood idle or been clocked. The annual tests have been completed each August without interruption, which at least shows a pattern of compliance, even if the underlying condition has deteriorated recently. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. The recurring misting of oil on both front shock absorbers, first noted in August 2022 at 170,219 miles and still present in 2025, points to seeping seals that may soon progress to full failure. Play in the nearside steering rack inner joint was new on the most recent test, and earlier records show track rod end ball joint wear and perished dust covers flagged in the August 2022 failure at 170,212 miles, along with excessively deteriorated rear brake hoses that same year. The 2022 failure also noted all front suspension bushes worn, and while the car passed a retest the following day, there is no evidence these were replaced. Worn front brake discs and a binding caliper in 2025 reinforce the impression that braking components are being run past their serviceable life. Beyond the flagged items, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable given the car's age and mileage. Check for corrosion on subframes, inner wing arches, and suspension mounting points, as well as the condition of the exhaust system and any signs of fluid leaks around the engine and gearbox. The headlamp lenses were noted as slightly defective in 2025, which may point to UV degradation or moisture ingress. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that has been kept on the road rather than proactively maintained, and any purchase should be priced to reflect imminent spend on front suspension, steering, and braking components.