2017 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · AV67 ACZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to reactive component replacement. The most recent test in September 2025 at 84,828 miles identified multiple mechanical weaknesses that were absent in previous years. Specifically, the tester flagged worn front lower suspension arm pins or bushes and perished rear arm bushes, alongside thinning rear brake pads and pitted brake discs. These findings indicate that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related rubber and hardware degradation require attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical low-use executive car, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per annum. There is a steady progression in usage from 25,843 miles recorded in 2020 to the 84,828 miles seen in 2025. The jump of 15,680 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests represents a significant increase in annual travel compared to the earlier year-on-year intervals, which likely explains the sudden appearance of the suspension and braking defects noted in the latest MOT entry. A buyer should prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry to ensure the flagged arm bushes and pins have been properly replaced rather than merely adjusted. Given the report of pitted rear discs and thin pads, a full braking system audit is necessary to check for uneven wear or sticking calipers. The 2022 advisory regarding the worn nearside and offside front tyres on the edge suggests a previous history of alignment issues, which should be verified now to ensure the current suspension components are not causing premature tyre scrub.