2011 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · WF11 LSL

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 23 February 2026, though it carries an advisory regarding the nearside rear tyre being worn close to the legal limit. Looking at the broader history, the maintenance trend appears generally stable, though there was a notable failure in March 2024 involving a rough offside front wheel bearing and a damaged offside rear tyre. Aside from this specific instance, the vehicle has maintained a consistent passing record, suggesting a reasonable level of upkeep, although the recurring nature of certain advisories in previous years indicates a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. With 101,950 recorded miles over a fifteen year period, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,797 miles per year. This is considered typical usage for an executive saloon of this vintage and suggests the car has not suffered from the extreme wear associated with high-mileage motorway use, nor the degradation often seen in vehicles that have stood idle for extended periods. At this mileage, however, the buyer should expect the natural expiration of several long-term consumables and the onset of wear in rubber-based components and drivetrain mounts. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the front suspension, as the MOT history shows a persistent trend of worn lower suspension arm bushes from 2020 through 2022. While these did not result in failures, they indicate a gradual degradation of the rubber bushings. During a test drive, listen for clunks or knocks when traversing uneven surfaces or during low-speed manoeuvring. Additionally, the history of thin brake pads across multiple years suggests a need to verify the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the brake discs, checking specifically for lip formation or scoring that could indicate overdue replacement. The recent advisory for the nearside rear tyre and the previous failure of a wheel bearing highlight the need for a thorough inspection of all four tyres for uneven wear, which could point to ongoing alignment issues. The wheel bearing failure in 2024 should be cross-referenced with the service history to ensure the part was replaced with a quality component. Given the age of the vehicle, it is also imperative to inspect the underbody for surface corrosion and verify that the timing belt and water pump have been replaced according to the manufacturer's calendar-based intervals, regardless of the moderate annual mileage.