2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RE58 CNJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following its most recent test in October 2025, but the mechanical history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and tyre-related defects. While the car achieved a clean pass in September 2023 at 129,042 miles, subsequent tests reveal a pattern of recurring component failures. The transition from a failure in late September 2024 to a pass four days later suggests that the owner is only addressing faults upon MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 133,639 miles, the Audi has averaged approximately 7,400 miles per year over its 18-year life, which is consistent with typical low-use patterns. The mileage data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 2,500 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation that would cause seals, though the age of the vehicle means that rubber-based components are likely reaching or beyond their natural service life regardless of the relatively low annual mileage driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end steering and suspension assembly. The record shows a persistent history of play, including a steering rack inner joint noted in 2022, a worn upper control arm bush that same year, and a ball joint with play that appeared in late 2024. The recent failure of the offside front CV boot in 2024 also necessitates a check of the driveshaft to ensure no grit ingress has caused internal damage to the constant velocity joint. Furthermore, the offside rear tyre has been flagged for cracking and perishing across three consecutive tests starting in 2024. This indicates the rubber is degrading due to age rather than tread wear, which poses a risk of structural failure. Given the recurring nature of the suspension advisories, the buyer should also inspect for significant corrosion on the subframes and mounting points, as these are common points of failure on Audis models of this era that can compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle.