2010 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · FG10 LRF

The 2010 Audi A6 presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT record showing a pass issued on 31 January 2026 at 135,793 miles, just under five months ago. That result is not clean. The tester flagged both front lower suspension arm rear pins or bushes as worn, though not yet producing excessive movement, and the nearside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit on its edge. These are not new problems. The same suspension advisories appeared in the failed test two days earlier on 29 January 2026, where the car also failed on a corroded nearside front brake flexi pipe. The fact that the brake pipe corrosion was repaired within 48 hours suggests the owner addressed the immediate failure, but the suspension wear was carried through to the retest and left as an advisory. That pattern points to a vehicle where safety-critical failures are fixed to pass the test, while slower-developing mechanical wear is tolerated rather than proactively resolved. The mileage record is broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. At roughly 16 years old with 135,793 miles, the annual average sits around 8,487 miles, which is typical for a large executive estate or saloon of this type. The progression from 126,736 miles in February 2024 to 131,475 miles in January 2025 and then to 135,793 miles by January 2026 shows a steady accumulation of about 4,000 to 5,000 miles per year in recent use. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest the car has been sitting unused or subjected to extreme short-term demand. The annual testing pattern is also regular, with tests booked in late January each year, indicating a consistent owner approach to scheduling. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the front suspension and braking system. The repeated advisories for worn lower suspension arm rear pins or bushes on both sides suggest the front end has seen sustained use and the bushes are approaching the point where replacement will become necessary. Check for clunking over uneven surfaces and uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges. The corroded nearside front brake flexi pipe from the January 2026 failure has been repaired, but the underlying condition of the remaining brake lines, especially on the offside and at the rear, deserves close inspection for similar corrosion. The recurring nearside front tyre wear advisory also warrants attention. It may simply reflect the road camber on commonly driven routes, but it could equally point to a suspension geometry issue or a binding caliper that has not been diagnosed. Have a technician check tyre wear patterns across all four wheels and confirm the handbrake and footbrake calipers are releasing fully.