2016 Audi A6 S Line TDI Ultra S-A 2.0L Heavy oil · CL59 NAT

A generally consistent record of roadworthiness is offset by a critical safety failure in 2022 and a subsequent failure in 2024. The most recent inspection on 2025-10-04 resulted in a clean pass with no defects, suggesting a current state of compliance. However, the 2022 test revealed dangerous defects, specifically with the nearside and offside front tyres having ply or cords exposed, alongside thinning inner brake pads. The recorded mileage of 80,111 miles over a ten-year period reflects an average annual usage of approximately 8,011 miles. This is a typical accumulation rate for this vehicle type, indicating regular use without evidence of prolonged stagnation or excessive high-mileage wear. From a mechanical perspective, this usage profile suggests that consumables and suspension components have been subjected to standard wear cycles consistent with the vehicle's age. Inspection should focus on the braking system and tyre condition, given the previous dangerous failures. On a test drive, the buyer should be alert for any pedal judder or steering pull under braking, which could indicate uneven wear or binding calipers, particularly as the inner brake pads were previously identified as wearing thin. Checking for consistent tread depth across the width of the tyres is essential to ensure that alignment issues have not persisted since the 2022 tyre failures. The failure recorded on 2024-10-13, which listed no specific defects in the summary, should be clarified by reviewing the full MOT certificate to identify the rectified fault. Additionally, the buyer should listen for knocks or clunks from the front end when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces, as the suspension bushes and linkages on a vehicle of this age and mileage are common points of wear, regardless of their current MOT status.