2002 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · SV52 BTF

The vehicle shows a history of recurring mechanical and suspension issues that suggest reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent MOT was passed in April 2024 at 209,477 miles, but this followed two consecutive failures within a single week. While the car currently holds a valid certificate, the tester noted a persistent nearside oil leak, a worn nearside front upper suspension arm bush, a misting shock absorber, and a corroded nearside rear coil spring. The failure in April 2024 was due to poor parking brake efficiency, which appears to have been addressed the previous failures. At 209,477 miles over 24 years, the Audi has covered an average of approximately 8,700 miles per year, consistent with typical usage for its age. However, the record reveals periods of significant wear and neglect. Between May 2021 and March 2023, the vehicle failed multiple tests due to critical safety issues including deteriorated brake hoses, fractured coil springs, ABS faults, and multiple tyre structural failures. The frequent presence of tyres worn to the legal limit or with structural damage persists across several years, indicating that components are often replaced only when they reach a point of imminent failure. Structural integrity and suspension components are areas of ongoing concern. The tester has repeatedly flagged worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and control arm bushes across various years. In 2024, the corroded nearside rear coil spring was noted as an advisory, which risks a future fracture. Given the high mileage and the history of oil leaks and misting shocks, a buyer should thoroughly inspect the engine bay for active leaks and check the entire chassis for corrosion, as the previous records show a pattern of addressing faults only after they fail inspection.