2009 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · V1 KAV

The vehicle presents a solid roadworthiness status following a clean pass on 26 September 2025 at 88,270 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A failed test on 22 September 2023 at 80,804 miles flagged a worn offside rear brake disc, play in the steering rack inner joint, a damaged nearside front tyre sidewall, and an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension ball joint. The retest just three days later on 25 September 2023 passed, though advisories remained on the brake disc and steering rack play, suggesting repairs addressed the safety-critical ball joint and tyre but left minor wear items unresolved. By September 2024 at 83,291 miles and again in September 2025, the car passed cleanly, indicating those residual advisories were subsequently rectified and no new defects have emerged. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2009 vehicle, averaging roughly 5,192 miles per year over seventeen years. The 2022 test recorded 78,728 miles, rising to 80,817 by September 2023, then 83,291 by September 2024, and finally 88,270 by September 2025. That final year jump of nearly 5,000 miles is the largest single-year increase in the recorded history, which may indicate a change in ownership or usage pattern after a period of lighter use. No significant gaps appear in the annual testing record, and the consistent September test cycle suggests organised upkeep. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The 2022 and 2023 tests both flagged play in ball joints and the steering rack inner joint, which are wear items that deteriorate progressively. Even though subsequent tests passed, these components should be checked for any renewed play, particularly the nearside front lower ball joint that was excessively worn in 2023. The offside rear brake disc advisory from the same period warrants inspection for scoring, lipping, or uneven wear, and the rear braking system should be assessed for binding or caliper drag. Given the low annual mileage and potential for long stationary periods, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines is advisable. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as the 2023 sidewall damage advisory indicates possible kerb contact or perishing that could recur.