2016 Audi A4 S Line TDI Quattro S-A 2.0L Heavy oil · BP66 FLL

A clean MOT sheet on this 2016 Audi A4 presents a positive picture of statutory test outcomes, with the latest examination in January 2026 producing a pass and no advisories recorded, and the December 2024 test similarly returning a clean pass. Across seven recorded tests spanning 2020 to 2026, only one failure is listed, and notably that failure in June 2023 records no defects, indicating an administrative or retest-related issue rather than a component flagged by the examiner. The remaining five passes also returned without advisory items, with the single advisory in the entire dataset appearing in January 2020 relating to tyre wear on the offside front, offside rear, and nearside rear edges approaching the legal limit. The overall trajectory is one of consistent roadworthiness against the DVSA test criteria, though the absence of recorded advisories in the more recent tests means that component wear is not documented by the examiner and warrants confirmation through physical inspection. With 76,557 miles accumulated across roughly a decade of use, the vehicle runs at an annual rate of approximately 7,600 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of its age. There is a notable gap in testing between May 2022 and June 2023, and a further gap from June 2023 to December 2024, though this falls within standard MOT cycles. Mileage progression appears steady across the recorded tests rather than showing sudden spikes that would suggest inconsistent use. Mechanically, this level of usage for a 2016 Audi A4 means the suspension bushes, coil springs, dampers, brake discs, and pads will have experienced a moderate workload, and while the statutory record is clean, the mileage itself implies normal consumable wear consistent with the vehicle's age and accumulated distance. Given the advisory recorded in 2020 concerning tyre wear on the inner or outer edges across three positions, particular attention should be paid to the current condition of all four tyres, including both the tread depth and the uniformity of wear across the axle. Edge wear of that pattern typically points to suspension geometry issues, including worn wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, or tracking misalignment, so a careful inspection of the front and rear suspension linkages is advisable. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed bumps or potholes, and pay attention to any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, which could indicate distorted brake discs or worn trailing arm bushes. Although no brake, exhaust, or corrosion advisories appear on the MOT history, the age and mileage of the vehicle warrant direct examination of the brake discs for lipping and the callipers for any signs of binding or uneven pad transfer. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion, particularly around the rear axle and subframe mounting points, and check the exhaust system for any signs of blueing at joints or weeping from the flexi section. On the test drive, feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm braking, which would suggest disc runout, and listen for any drivetrain knocks or clonks when pulling away, which could indicate wear in the front or rear suspension mounting bushes. Finally, given that the previous test in June 2023 was a failure with no defects recorded, it is worth confirming that the vehicle has remained in regular use since and that no underlying mechanical issues prompted that initial result.