2014 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · JO53 BEN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in June 2025. However, the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the front-end suspension geometry. While the most recent test at 135,908 miles showed no defects, a failure occurred just three days prior at a nearly identical mileage due to a critically worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. This indicates that while repairs are being made when components fail, the suspension system is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical usage profile for an executive saloon, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation with a notable jump of 16,042 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, as the vehicle has undergone annual MOTs without fail since its first recorded entry in 2016. This consistent usage suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which explains the progressive wear seen on rubber bushes and mechanical joints noted throughout the years. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester repeatedly flagged worn lower suspension arm pins and bushes from 2019 through to 2022. The failure of the ball joint in 2025 suggests that the entire front assembly may now be under significant stress. You should check for signs of play in the control arms and any further tearing in the rubber bushings. Additionally, the recurring history of tyres reaching or exceeding the legal limit in 2018, 2022, and 2023 suggests a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance until a failure occurs, necessitating a close check of current tyre tread depths and wear patterns.