2005 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · SV05 WSY

The most recent MOT on 2025-09-15 showed the vehicle passed but noted nearside and offside front brake discs were worn, pitted, or scored, though not seriously weakened. The offside rear tyre was also worn close to the legal limit. This follows a failed MOT just two months earlier (2025-07-29), which revealed multiple critical issues: nearside and offside rear brake pads below 1.5mm, corroded brake hoses, excessive brake binding, a boot lid that couldn’t close properly, and significant suspension component wear. The 2024 MOT history shows recurring brake and suspension problems. A 2024-07-29 failure included a leaking brake calliper, tyres below tread depth, and suspension arm bushings worn excessively. A prior 2024-07-30 pass noted minor brake binding, suggesting intermittent issues. The 2023 MOT was clean, but the 2025-07-29 failure indicates a clear worsening trend in brake and suspension integrity. The vehicle’s mileage of 72,765 miles for a 21-year-old car equates to roughly 3,465 miles annually, which is low. This could imply lighter use or extended periods of inactivity, which might exacerbate corrosion and component wear despite low mileage. However, the frequency of brake and suspension defects suggests these parts may have been under stress or neglected.