2016 AUDI A11.6L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 82,494 miles resulted in a pass, it occurred just two miles after a failure involving multiple suspension components. The offside front inner suspension arm bush progressed from excessively worn to merely worn without resulting in excessive movement between those two tests. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they threaten an MOT certificate rather than performing regular preventative maintenance. At 82,494 miles over ten years, the Audi has averaged approximately 8,250 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a smaller city car. The mileage data shows consistent use, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025, and approximately 8,000 miles between 2023 and 2024. This steady rate of travel explains the recurring wear on consumable items and suspension components noted throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and alignment. The 2025 record specifically flagged the offside front tyre for inner-edge wear and the nearside front tyre for being thin, which strongly indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn control arm bushes. Furthermore, the fractured nearside front coil spring noted in 2024 suggests that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service and should be checked for further cracks or perished rubber. The braking system also requires attention due to a documented history of thin pads and pitted rear discs across multiple years. The 2024 and 2025 tests both highlighted thinning brake material and surface corrosion, indicating that the vehicle is frequently nearing replacement intervals. The buyer should verify the thickness of the remaining pads and check for heavy scoring or lip on the discs to ensure no immediate capital expenditure is required shortly after purchase.