2016 Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI 2.0L Diesel · KT65 DZU

The 2016 Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 2 October 2023 at 90,469 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health, following a history of largely advisory-free tests, suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a competent standard. The only historical note of concern was in February 2020 at 54,425 miles, where the tester flagged a TPMS lamp and an AdBlue system lamp. Both are electronic system alerts rather than structural or mechanical failures, and their absence from subsequent tests indicates they were addressed. There is no evidence of a worsening trend. The mileage accumulation tells a story of consistent, typical use. The vehicle has covered approximately 9,000 miles per year, a figure well within the norm for a diesel-powered executive saloon. The annual intervals between tests show steady progression: 41,906 miles in January 2019, 54,425 in February 2020, 65,761 in July 2021, 77,021 in August 2022, and 90,469 in October 2023. A notable gap exists between the October 2023 test and today, 17 June 2026. The vehicle has sat for over two and a half years without a fresh MOT. Prolonged standing can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and moisture ingress in the exhaust or fuel system. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should approach the inspection with a focus on components that degrade with age and inactivity rather than just mileage. The diesel particulate filter and AdBlue injection system deserve scrutiny, given the earlier lamp faults. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links on a 10-year-old Audi will show fatigue even at this mileage. Check the inner edges of all four tyres for uneven wear, which often points to worn tracking or tired wishbone bushes. Inspect the subframes and suspension mounting points for corrosion, a common issue on Audi platforms of this era. The rear brake discs and calipers should be examined for binding, a frequent failure point on parked vehicles. A short test drive will reveal whether the dual-mass flywheel exhibits any rattling on deceleration, an expensive item to replace. The history is clean, but the long静止 period demands a thorough physical check.