2013 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · A9 JCP

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT history shows a sudden mechanical setback. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the test on 24 October 2025 at 85,518 miles resulted in an initial failure due to a major exhaust gas leak. The vehicle passed immediately following repairs on the same day, suggesting the fault was addressed promptly. This recent failure breaks a long sequence of clean passes, indicating that age-related component degradation is beginning to manifest. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental growth from 24,474 miles in December 2016 to the current 85,518 miles in October 2025. This pattern suggests regular, predictable usage rather than long periods of inactivity or heavy commercial use. The absence of significant mileage jumps between annual tests indicates a consistent driving habit, which typically correlates with more predictable wear on consumables. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the exhaust system and related mounting hardware to ensure the recent leak was fully rectified and not symptomatic of wider corrosion. Given the vehicle is now thirteen years old, the transition from clean MOTs to mechanical failures warrants a close look at the underside for structural rust and the condition of rubber components. While the record is largely free of advisories, the sudden appearance of an exhaust defect suggests it is time to scrutinise the integrity of the manifold, catalytic converter, and exhaust hangers. The lack of previous advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or tyres is encouraging, but the recent failure marks a shift in the vehicle's maintenance requirements. Inspecting the engine bay for any signs of fluid leaks and checking the condition of the drivetrain components would be prudent to confirm that the steady mileage has not resulted in hidden wear.