2010 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · YP10 EXB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front suspension components. While it passed the most recent January 2026 test at 175,525 miles, this followed a failure just three miles prior. The tester identified excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm bush and a deteriorated offside ball joint dust cover. Although these specific faults were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the recurring nature of arm-related issues suggests the front end assembly is reaching the end of its operational life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 16,659 miles recorded between December 2024 and January 2026, compared to the 12,920-mile interval between December 2022 and December 2024. This steady annual accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the progressive degradation of rubber-based bushings and ball joints seen in the DVSA records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the worn bushes and ball joints identified in early 2026 were properly replaced rather than merely adjusted. The 2023 record also flagged inner arm bush wear on both the offside and rear arms, indicating that the entire subframe assembly is prone to fatigue. Given the high mileage of over 175,000 miles, attention should also be paid to leaking shock absorbers and potential play in the steering rack, as these components often follow the failure of suspension bushings documented in this history.