2016 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · AY65 FLL

A clean and consistent roadworthiness record defines this 2016 Audi A6, with every MOT outcome over the last three years either passing without recorded advisories or failing on items that were immediately rectified to secure a pass within days. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a short-notice failure two days prior on 27 May 2025 that also recorded no defects. The same pattern is visible from the 2024 cycle, where a pass on 4 June 2024 was preceded by a same-day failure with no defects noted. This back-to-back fail-then-pass sequence strongly suggests minor tester-presented items such as a bulb replacement, a tyre swap to match the required specification, or a quick adjustment to wipers or lights, rather than any structural or mechanical concern. The 2023 test on 10 June 2023 likewise passed without issue, giving the car a three-year run of clean results and no advisories logged anywhere in the visible record. Mileage accumulation has averaged roughly 11,800 miles per year over the vehicle's ten-year life, placing it squarely in line with typical usage for a premium executive saloon of this age. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged standing off the road, which means the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components have all seen regular working cycles rather than suffering the corrosion and seal degradation often associated with laid-up vehicles. With just under 119,000 miles now recorded, the car sits in a band where mid-life consumable replacement becomes the main mechanical consideration, but the absence of any advisories for oil leaks, suspension component wear, or brake deterioration on the most recent tests is a positive indicator that the major mechanical systems remain in healthy condition. For a prospective buyer, the test-drive focus should be on the areas that commonly accumulate wear on high-mileage Audi A6s but which have not yet risen to the level of an MOT advisory. On the move, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, front anti-roll bar drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes, as these are known wear items on the C7 platform. Steering should feel precise without vibration through the wheel, and any pulling to one side under braking would warrant close inspection of the discs and calliper slide pins for binding. The brakes should respond smoothly without pedal travel excessive enough to suggest air ingress or a master cylinder issue, and there should be no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard relating to the ABS or electronic stability programme. Under the bonnet, check for any signs of oil weeps around the cam chain area, timing cover, and turbocharger oil feed lines, as these are common on higher-mileage TDI and TFSI units. Coolant hoses and the expansion tank should be free from crystallised residue, and the auxiliary drive belt should be free from cracking. Examine the underbody and inner arches for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, as salt exposure over ten winters can initiate surface rust even when no advisories have yet been triggered. Finally, confirm that the two recent pass certificates and the corresponding failure notices are present, as understanding exactly what minor items were rectified between the closely-paired tests will give full context to what is otherwise an exemplary MOT history.