2007 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · RF07 ACO

The vehicle shows a significant decline in mechanical condition between its most recent tests. While it passed in November 2025 at 182,351 miles, this followed a major failure in October of that year at the exact same mileage. The October 2025 failure revealed extensive front-end wear, including multiple worn suspension arms, ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages, alongside a noisy offside front wheel bearing. Although the November pass indicates the major exhaust leak and headlamp alignment were addressed, the remaining advisories for underbody corrosion, a corroded offside rear coil spring, and leaking shocks suggest a vehicle reaching a stage of heavy component fatigue. At 182,351 miles over 19 years, the car has travelled an average of approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with its age. However, the transition from a clean record at 175,510 miles in 2024 to a long list of defects in 2025 suggests a rapid acceleration of wear or deferred maintenance. The 7,000 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests highlights a period where multiple suspension components, rubber dust covers, and the exhaust system failed simultaneously. A buyer should be wary of the underbody corrosion and the state of the front suspension geometry. The record notes multiple worn bushes and ball joints, which indicates the front-end assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Furthermore, the presence of an ongoing oil leak and misting shock absorbers suggests that engine seals and damping components will require further attention soon. With three tyres near the legal limit as of the last test, immediate replacement is likely to maintain basic safety standards.