2008 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · DA57 YUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 157,495 miles, it failed immediately prior due to a split offside front drive shaft CV boot. The presence of advisories in the pass-side test, specifically regarding tyres worn to the legal limit and a worn sub-frame pin, suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they threaten an MOT certificate rather than performing routine wear checks. At 157,495 miles over 18 years, the car averages approximately 8,750 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older executive saloon. The record shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests, and 8,716 miles in the preceding year. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, but the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on rubber components and suspension bushings which are showing clear signs of age-. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and sub-frame assembly closely, as the 2025 advisory regarding a worn sub-frame pin often precedes more serious corrosion issues on this platform. The history of recurring CV boot failures—a deteriorated nearside boot in 2023 and a split offside boot in 2025—indicates the drive shafts may be nearing failure due to grease contamination. Furthermore, the 2024 failure for structural tyre bulges and tears highlights a history of neglect regarding basic safety consumables, necessitating a thorough check of the current tyres for sidewall integrity and uneven wear.