2014 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · D16 CAN

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2014 Audi A6 was conducted on 27 March 2026, resulting in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean outcome is consistent with the preceding four test cycles spanning from March 2022 through March 2025, all of which also passed without any advisories being raised. The absence of recurring component flags, structural advisories, or emissions failures across a five-year testing window indicates a stable and well-maintained maintenance trend. For a prospective buyer, this pattern is reassuring and suggests that the previous keeper has either addressed wear items proactively or that the vehicle has not yet reached the mileage thresholds where common Audi A6 failure points typically surface. With 87,364 miles recorded over approximately 12 years, this vehicle averages around 7,280 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its age and demographic. There are no apparent anomalies such as disproportionately low or high annual mileage, and no recorded mileage discrepancies between tests that might suggest irregular use or clock irregularities. At this level of usage, the mechanical implications are reasonable wear on consumables including brake pads, discs, tyres, and routine service items, with the engine and drivetrain components still likely well within their expected service life. That said, the relatively modest annual mileage means the vehicle has likely spent considerable time on shorter journeys, which can accelerate certain forms of degradation such as oil contamination, exhaust system corrosion from infrequent heat cycling, and tyre ageing from standing. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on age-related and calendar-based deterioration rather than chasing specific flagged defects. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with time regardless of tread depth; any tyres older than five years should be considered for replacement. The 12V battery, which is original or near-original in age terms, should be load-tested as Audi electrical systems are sensitive to voltage drops and weak batteries can trigger spurious warning lights. Brake discs should be inspected for corrosion ridges at the outer edges, particularly given that average annual mileage of around 7,000 miles may not generate enough heat to keep discs polished, and calipers should be checked for seizing by ensuring smooth rotation of the wheels when the vehicle is lifted. Fluid services should be verified irrespective of mileage, as brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid all degrade on a time basis. Brake fluid should be renewed every two to three years due to its hygroscopic nature, and discoloured coolant suggests the long-life coolant is overdue. A thorough service history stamp audit is essential to confirm regular oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals, ideally with documentation showing the correct Audi-specification oils have been used. During the test drive, listen for suspension clunks over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn control arm bushes or anti-roll bar links common to this platform. Cold-start behaviour should be observed for any excessive smoke or rough running, and a scan of the vehicle's hidden fault memory using VCDS or equivalent diagnostic tooling would reveal any intermittent sensor faults not severe enough to trigger an MOT failure but indicative of underlying component wear.