2012 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · LB12 TBO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite recurring MOT test failures. The most recent test on 11 April 2026 at 133,977 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a failure just four days prior at the same mileage. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate faults to secure a valid certificate, though the lack of advisories across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 records indicates that minor issues are not being addressed until they reach a failure threshold. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,570 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 110,565 miles and the March 2025 test at 121,954 miles, the car covered 11,389 miles in a year. The subsequent interval saw another 12,023 miles covered by the April 2026 test. This steady usage pattern suggests typical wear on drivetrain components and suspension rather than the degradation associated with long periods of standing or extreme commercial use. Because the MOT history shows no specific mechanical failures, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of high-wear areas that often bypass the standard test. At this mileage and age, the suspension control arm bushes, coil springs, and drop links should be checked for tearing or play. The buyer should also inspect the brakes for binding calipers or thin discs, as the record does not flag these consumables. Given the age, structural integrity of the subframe and mounting points is critical, as these areas are prone to corrosion in vehicles of this era.