2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · AP16 WTL

A 2016 Audi A4 carrying roughly seventy-one thousand miles presents a largely reassuring MOT record, passing every annual assessment from 2022 through 2025 without any advisories or defects recorded at all. The single anomaly in the file is the failed test on 17 July 2025, immediately followed by a clean pass two days later on 18 July 2025 with no defects noted, which strongly suggests a minor, quickly rectified issue rather than any systemic mechanical concern. A perfectly clear MOT history across four consecutive passes, combined with this rapid pass-after-fail pattern, reflects sound overall roadworthiness for a ten-year-old executive saloon. The absence of corrosion advisories is particularly noteworthy on an A4 of this vintage, as underfloor and subframe rust are common failure points for the B9 platform. The recorded mileage of 70,903 miles over a ten-year lifespan equates to roughly 7,090 miles annually, which sits squarely within normal parameters for a car of this age and class. There are no extended gaps in the testing record and no sudden mileage jumps between successive tests, indicating consistent rather than erratic use. This kind of steady accumulation tends to be kinder to suspension components, drivetrain bearings and brake system hydraulics than high-mileage motorway use would be, while still keeping seals, oil and coolant moving sufficiently to avoid the drying-out and corrosion issues that afflict long-standing low-mileage vehicles. The mileage profile gives no cause for concern on its own. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to chase down, but the B9 A4 does have known wear areas that warrant a focused inspection regardless of MOT paperwork. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, which would point to worn lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links or top mount bearings, all common renewal items on this chassis. The electrically assisted steering should remain smooth and quiet; any grinding, vibration or inconsistent weight around the straight-ahead suggests a failing rack or column. Apply the brakes firmly from speed and feel for any judder through the pedal, which on a ten-year-old A4 would indicate warped front discs, while a soft or spongy pedal that does not firm up on pumping points to aged hydraulic fluid or a caliper issue. It is also worth inspecting the underside of the car directly on a ramp or over a pit, as MOT corrosion advisories are sometimes only triggered once deterioration becomes severe. Pay particular attention to the front subframe mounting points, rear axle components, brake lines along the chassis legs and the exhaust mounting rubbers, all of which can deteriorate without yet reaching MOT failure thresholds. Check for any signs of oil weping from the camchain cover or sump on the TFSI engines, as well as coolant staining around the water pump and thermostat housing. Finally, confirm that all electronic systems function as intended, including the MMI infotainment, climate control, parking sensors and driver assistance features, as electrical gremlins are a more common cause of dissatisfaction with B9 A4s than mechanical wear at this mileage.