2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · KW65 CZM

The 2016 Audi A4 currently presents a stable and improving mechanical picture following its January 2026 test at 154,505 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects or advisories. That clean bill of health is significant because it follows a period of minor but recurring wear items being flagged and presumably addressed. The maintenance trend over the last four years shows a clear resolution pattern rather than a worsening one. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 15,450 miles per year, which is high for a ten-year-old executive saloon and points to sustained motorway or long-distance use. The annual tests show consistent yearly increments of between 3,800 and 4,900 miles with no suspicious gaps or sudden drops, suggesting the car has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle. The January 2026 test recorded the same 154,505 miles as the current reading, meaning the vehicle has effectively not moved since its last MOT five months ago. That warrants a brief physical check for flat-spotted tyres, a lazy battery, or stale fuel before any extended drive. The 2024 test flagged worn front lower suspension arm bushes on both sides and a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. Both items appear to have been rectified given the clean 2025 and 2026 results, but a buyer should still inspect the front subframe and suspension mounting points for any signs of corrosion or cracking, particularly around the rear shock absorber where oil misting previously indicated early seal deterioration. The 2022 advisory on thin rear brake pads was minor and consumable in nature, yet it confirms the rear braking system has been working hard over the car's high mileage life. A close look at rear disc thickness and caliper slide operation is sensible during any pre-purchase inspection. Overall, the MOT record reflects a well-maintained high-mileage vehicle with no current defects. The absence of any corrosion, emissions, or structural advisories across six consecutive annual tests is reassuring for a car of this age and mileage. A prospective buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension bushes, rear shock absorbers, and rear brake components, verifying that the repairs flagged in 2024 remain sound and that no new issues have emerged during the five months since the last test.