2007 Audi A6 2.7L Diesel · CE57 RWW

The 2025‑08‑18 MOT at 229,047 miles confirms roadworthiness, the vehicle passed with only a near‑side front upper suspension arm pin or bush showing wear that did not cause excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)). The record shows a largely stable maintenance pattern: the car has passed every test since 2016, with the exception of a 2023 failure that was remedied before the subsequent 2024 pass. No evidence of escalating mechanical failure appears; the recurring suspension defect has been noted in 2023 and 2025 but remains within the 'worn but not excessive movement' category. Mileage accumulation is high for a 2007 model, averaging roughly 12,000 miles per year. The jump from 179,396 miles in August 2021 to 229,047 miles in August 2025 represents an increase of 49,651 miles over four years, or about 12,400 miles annually. The most rapid rise occurred between the 2022 test at 189,763 miles and the 2023 test at 202,206 miles, a gain of 12,443 miles in a single year, suggesting intensive use or extended periods of operation without interim testing. A buyer should therefore inspect the front and rear suspension bushes and arm pins for excessive play, verify the condition of the brake pads and discs given repeated 'wearing thin' entries, and measure tyre tread depth, especially on the edges where wear has consistently approached the legal limit. Particular attention is required to the near‑side rear exhaust heat shield, which has been reported loose since 2023, and to any signs of structural rust on the coil spring noted in 2018. The history of a non‑functional seat‑belt buckle in 2021 also warrants a functional check of interior safety restraints.