2018 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · BC18 AFV

The vehicle presented for its most recent examination on 2 July 2026 achieved a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, representing a positive continuation of an otherwise generally compliant MOT history. Looking across the available test record, the trend is broadly stable rather than deteriorating, with four of the last five tests passing without any advisory notes and no advisory or defect categories escalating in severity. The 2025 test did carry a minor wiper blade defect alongside three advisories relating to child seat obscuration and front lower suspension curved arm bushes, and the 2022 and 2021 tests flagged nearside front and offside front tyres approaching the legal limit, but nothing in the record suggests systemic neglect or escalating structural concerns. The absence of any brake, exhaust, corrosion, or lighting advisories across the five-year MOT history is reassuring for an eight-year-old executive saloon of this type. With approximately 65,602 miles recorded over eight years, the vehicle is averaging around 8,200 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a car of this age and class. There are no extended gaps in testing that would suggest long periods of standing, and the mileage progression between tests is consistent and proportionate, indicating the car has been in regular service rather than left idle for prolonged intervals. This level of use is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as it tends to keep seals, brakes, and drivetrain components working rather than allowing corrosion or fluid degradation from inactivity to take hold. That said, the figure is high enough to warrant attention to wear-dependent items, particularly suspension, brake, and clutch components if specified, given the cumulative effect of motorway and mixed driving typical of an executive saloon. The advisory recorded on both front lower suspension curved arm bushes in mid-2025 is the most mechanically significant item in the history, although it was noted as only slightly worn at that point. Curved arm bushes are a known wear area on the Audi A6, and on a test drive the buyer should listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps, uneven surfaces, and when turning into driveways, as well as checking whether the steering feels vague or if there is any uneven tyre wear across the front axle. The fact that the subsequent 2026 test recorded no advisories suggests the components have not deteriorated further, but they remain items to monitor at service intervals. The earlier nearside front and offside front tyre advisories from 2021 and 2022 are consistent with normal service-life wear given the vehicle's age and mileage, though uneven edge wear on the nearside front specifically can indicate alignment issues or worn suspension components, so a current inspection of the tyre shoulders and a geometry check would be prudent. Beyond the recorded defects, a prospective buyer of an eight-year-old Audi A6 with moderate mileage should carry out a focused physical inspection covering age-related deterioration. Tyre sidewalls should be examined for perishing or cracking from age, particularly on a vehicle that has covered sustained mileage in varied weather, and all tyres should be checked for manufacture date codes to ensure none are excessively old. The 12V battery is likely approaching the end of its typical service life and should be load tested, while brake discs should be inspected for lipping and the calipers for binding, given the regular but not extreme usage pattern. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if fitted should be confirmed as recently renewed, as these degrade on a calendar basis regardless of mileage. Finally, verify a full stamped service history, check for any oil leaks from the engine and turbo plumbing common to this generation, and ensure the timing belt or chain service interval has been documented, as these are critical maintenance items that could carry significant cost if overlooked.