2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · AF16 VHX

The 2016 Audi A4 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 May 2025 at 82,514 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from May 2022 through May 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 30 May 2023 at 66,237 miles, immediately retested the same day at 66,242 miles and passed with no defects listed, indicating a likely administrative or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a serious fault. Recorded mileage shows typical use for a ten-year-old car. The odometer read 61,389 miles in May 2022, rose to 66,242 by May 2023, 72,916 by May 2024, and 82,514 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 8,250 miles per year with no sudden jumps or standing periods. The history is sparse on advisories, with every passing test noting zero defects, so the record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The absence of advisories across four years means worn suspension bushes, corroding subframes, or fatigued coil springs were never flagged, yet components at this age and mileage warrant hands-on checks. The May 2023 fail-retest pair demands clarification from the selling garage to confirm no concealed brake, emission, or structural issue prompted the rejection. Given the 82,514-mile figure and roughly 14 months elapsed since the last test, verify brake disc thickness, tyre condition, and underbody structural integrity before purchase. The record implies conscientious annual testing, but a clean MOT is not a substitute for a workshop survey of drivetrain and chassis wear.