2016 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · HU60 PYW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear degradation in suspension components. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 118,820 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior at 118,811 miles. That failure for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light suggests a significant electrical or sensor fault was addressed last minute. The recurring presence of worn bushes in the front suspension arms indicates that the front-end geometry is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with 7,100 miles covered between January 2024 and November 2024, and another 8,300 miles in the eleven months leading up to the December 2025 test. This consistent accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the progressive wear on rubber suspension components and hydraulic seals noted across the MOT history. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front lower control arms and bushes, as the record flagged worn bushes on both the nearside and offside sides in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber noted in November 2024 warrants monitoring for developing leaks, which often precede total damper failure. Furthermore, the reason for the engine management indicator light failure in December 2025 must be verified to ensure the underlying sensor or wiring issue was properly rectified rather than simply cleared for the test.