2016 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · FN66 WRC

The 2016 Audi A6 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 11 August 2025 at 165,687 miles with zero defects recorded. This unblemished MOT history indicates a vehicle that has consistently met minimum safety and environmental standards without requiring remedial work. The absence of advisories or failures across consecutive tests suggests the previous owner maintained the car to a competent standard, addressing wear items before they escalated into formal defects. Despite the clean paperwork, the mileage accumulation warrants scrutiny. The annual mileage averaged roughly 12,000 miles between 2021 and 2024, which is typical for mixed driving. However, the interval between the August 2024 test at 122,739 miles and the August 2025 test at 165,687 miles shows a dramatic spike of 42,948 miles in a single year. Such intense usage accelerates the degradation of consumables and mechanical components, placing significant stress on the suspension, drivetrain, and braking systems that the MOT alone cannot fully quantify. Given the sudden surge in mileage, a physical inspection must focus on components subject to high-mileage fatigue. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as 165,000 miles of use often manifests in vague steering and knocking over bumps. Brake discs and pads require close scrutiny for lipping and uneven wear, while binding calipers remain a common issue on heavily used Audis. The exhaust system and its mounting rubbers should be checked for corrosion and structural integrity, particularly given the vehicle's age. Inspect the inner edges of all four tyres, as aggressive annual mileage combined with potential suspension wear can cause uneven rubber loss that an MOT might not yet classify as a failure.