2013 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · HA10 OMO

The 2013 Audi A6 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 September 2025 at 146,567 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a meaningful shift from the failed test logged on 25 September 2023 at 118,360 miles, where the tester identified four separate issues including dangerously thin front brake pads, a seriously weakened front brake disc, and excessively worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both front corners. The subsequent pass on 25 September 2024 at 131,673 miles, with only an advisory for items removed from the driver's view, confirms those defects were addressed. The vehicle has now gone over 14,800 miles since the last recorded advisory, suggesting the repairs have held up under sustained use. The mileage accumulation is broadly consistent with typical use for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. From the 2023 failure at 118,360 miles through the 2024 pass at 131,673 miles, the car covered 13,313 miles in roughly twelve months. That rate held steady into 2025, adding another 14,894 miles by the September test. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in the record that would suggest long-term storage or clocking concerns. The annual distance is unremarkable for a large executive saloon and does not point to abnormally high wear on drivetrain or suspension components beyond what the MOT history already reflects. Buyers should still inspect the front suspension closely, given the 2023 failure flagged worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. Excessive play in these components can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and knocks over bumps, so check for cracked bushes and any movement in the lower arms with the weight off the front wheels. The braking system also warrants attention. Although the 2025 test passed cleanly, the 2022 advisory noted worn and pitted front discs, and the 2023 failure confirmed a seriously weakened disc and pads below 1.5 mm. Ask when the front discs and pads were last replaced and look for lipping, scoring, or thickness variation on the discs. The 2022 advisory for front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both sides also suggests the car may have spent periods with slight alignment or tracking issues, so inspect inner and outer tread edges for feathering or camber wear. A brief underbody inspection for corrosion around suspension mounting points and subframes is sensible at this age and mileage, even though no structural defects have appeared on the record.