2002 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · DX52 YOK

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently uncertain due to a lack of recent testing data. While the last recorded MOT test on 11 August 2022 at 143,274 miles resulted in a failure without recorded defects, the vehicle is now nearly four years out of test. The maintenance trend appears stable based on the brief recorded period, but the significant gap in inspections means that the current state of the mechanical and safety components cannot be verified through official records alone. The vehicle shows a remarkably low mileage profile for its 24-year age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The data indicates a long interval between the 2021 test at 140,061 miles and the 2022 test at 143,274 miles, covering only 3,213 miles. This suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, but long periods of stationary use often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished fluids, and seized brake components which are not always captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and undercarriage. Given the vehicle's age and the low mileage, priority should be placed on checking for corrosion on the sills, subframe, and exhaust mounting points. The suspension system should be examined for perished bushes and leaking shock absorbers, as low-use vehicles often suffer from dry-rot. The absence of recorded advisories in the history does not guarantee a lack of wear, so a manual check of brake calipers for binding and disc corrosion is essential before concluding the vehicle remains roadworthy.