2016 Audi A6 4.0L Petrol · KC54 KPP

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, conducted on 12 May 2026 at 58,527 miles, passed with no defects—a clean outcome suggesting the car met all current roadworthiness standards at the time of testing. However, the trend in earlier tests reveals a pattern of recurring but non-critical issues, primarily cosmetic and consumable-related, rather than structural or mechanical failures. The absence of major advisories or failures in the past two years indicates the car has been maintained at a functional level, though the persistence of minor faults—such as windscreen chips and tyre wear—hints at inconsistent attention to basic upkeep. No evidence of worsening mechanical problems, such as suspension degradation or brake system deterioration, appears in the records, but the buyer should treat the history as a signal to verify recent servicing beyond the MOT’s scope. The mileage accumulation of approximately 5,853 miles per year is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either infrequent use or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gaps between tests are fairly consistent, with the most recent MOT in May 2026 following the annual cycle, but the jump from 33,514 miles in April 2022 to 37,338 miles in June 2023—a span of roughly 14 months—implies a brief period of reduced usage or storage. More concerning is the tyre wear pattern: both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit in June 2024, with an additional nail in the offside rear tyre, yet no further tyre-related advisories appear in the May 2026 test. This could indicate either a recent tyre change or, less likely, that the previous tyres were replaced just before the last MOT without addressing the underlying cause—such as misalignment or uneven wear. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on the brake system, particularly the offside front service brake, which exhibited fluctuating performance in June 2023. While not deemed excessive at the time, this advisory warrants a closer inspection of brake pad thickness, caliper function, and disc condition, as binding or uneven braking can escalate if ignored. The suspension components—such as control arm bushes, coil springs, and track rod ends—should also be checked for wear, given the car’s age and the lack of explicit advisories in recent tests. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, should be scrutinised for signs of corrosion or fatigue, as the MOT records offer no insight into hidden rust or frame damage. Finally, the windscreen’s repeated chipping, while non-critical, may mask deeper stress fractures; a professional assessment of its structural soundness is advisable before commitment.