2010 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · CE10 WNF

The 2026‑01‑28 MOT at 158,900 miles passed, confirming the Audi A6 is presently roadworthy, but the test sheet listed a near‑side mirror with slight damage, a front wheel bearing with slight play, and worn front lower suspension arm pin/bush and anti‑roll bar linkage, all noted as non‑critical advisories. The vehicle moved from a heavily failed 2025‑10‑07 test with multiple systemic faults to a pass with only minor issues, indicating an improving maintenance trend. Mileage has risen from 78,243 miles in 2016 to 158,900 miles in 2026, a gain of roughly 8,000 miles per year, which aligns with the car’s 16‑year age; however, the interval from 2024‑10‑25 (148,200 miles) to 2025‑10‑07 (158,300 miles) shows an acceleration of about 10,100 miles in a single year, and the 2024‑10‑29 test was compromised by engine bay and under‑body covers that obscured testable items, creating a data gap. Recurring observations include persistent tyre wear close to or below the 1.6 mm legal limit, repeated cuts in the near‑side rear tyre and near‑side front tyre, and ongoing wear of suspension components such as the lower arm pin/bush and anti‑roll bar linkage, while the rear coil spring fracture recorded in 2022 suggests previous structural fatigue that should be verified. Rear brake hose deterioration and parking brake efficiency below 50 % in 2025, together with ABS and ESC warning lamps, point to potential brake system and electronic control faults that merit close inspection. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and arm pins for excessive play, test the front wheel bearings for smooth rotation, inspect the condition of the rear brake hose and parking brake mechanism, verify tyre tread depth and look for sidewall cuts or nail penetrations, check for any rust on the chassis and suspension mounting points, and confirm that the ABS and ESC warning lights are inactive after a functional test, as these items directly affect safety and long‑term reliability.