2016 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · GP16 DFV

The 2016 Audi A7 currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 5 May 2026 at 101,488 miles, with zero defects recorded. That clean pass is significant given the vehicle failed its previous test just five days earlier on 30 April 2026 at 101,487 miles for a split offside front outer CV boot. The rapid repair and subsequent pass suggest the immediate defect has been addressed, but the failure itself points to a lapse in drivetrain inspection prior to the test. The broader trend is broadly stable. The car passed cleanly in May 2025 at 83,679 miles and again in June 2024 at 76,711 miles, with only a single pre-test failure in June 2024 for a damaged nearside rear tyre and an obscured driver's view, both minor and quickly resolved. There is no evidence of recurring mechanical or structural failures across the record. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the June 2024 test at 76,711 miles and the May 2025 test at 83,679 miles, the car covered 6,968 miles in roughly eleven months. From May 2025 to May 2026, the increase was 17,809 miles, indicating a notable uptick in annual usage during the most recent year. The record contains no large chronological gaps between tests, and the annual mileage pattern suggests the car has been in regular daily use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. A buyer should inspect the offside front driveshaft and CV joint carefully. A split boot allows grease ejection and dirt ingress, and even though the boot has been replaced, the joint itself may have suffered accelerated wear from contamination prior to repair. Check for clicking under full lock and examine the inner joint boots for similar deterioration. The June 2024 failure for a cut nearside rear tyre and worn inner edge raises a question about rear wheel alignment and suspension condition. Inspect the rear tyres for uneven wear patterns and examine the rear suspension bushes, toe links, and shock absorbers for play. At over 100,000 miles, the front suspension components, including lower arm bushes and drop links, deserve close scrutiny given the typical wear profile of a heavy executive car of this age.