2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LL66 YFE

Based on the DVSA MOT records, the 2016 Audi A4 presents a mixed maintenance profile with a worsening trend in front suspension integrity. The most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 128,661 miles recorded a repeat advisory for a severely deteriorated Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover. This specific defect first appeared in the November 2024 test at 115,481 miles and has persisted for over a year. A deteriorating dust cover exposes the joint to road salt and debris, accelerating wear and risking premature ball joint failure. The vehicle also picked up a new advisory in November 2024 for a worn Offside Front pin or bush. These recurring front-end advisories suggest the suspension components are degrading faster than expected, even though the car has passed its last two tests without major mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation tells a story of sustained high-intensity use. Covering roughly 13,180 miles in the twelve months between October 2023 at 101,216 miles and November 2024 at 115,481 miles, the car was driven hard during that period. However, the mileage then flatlined completely, sitting at exactly 128,661 miles for the November 2025 test. This sudden stop in accumulation, nearly seven months before today's date of 18 June 2026, raises questions. The vehicle may have been standing idle, or the 2025 test mileage could be a recording anomaly. A buyer should verify the true current mileage against service invoices and the physical condition of the clutch, brake pedal rubbers, and driver's seat bolsters to see if the wear matches 128,661 miles or suggests a lower genuine figure. Prospective buyers must physically inspect the front suspension with the vehicle on a ramp. The persistent ball joint dust cover issue on the nearside requires immediate investigation; if the joint itself is knocking or has excessive play, a full lower arm replacement is likely needed. Check the offside front suspension bushes for play and look for uneven tyre wear on both front wheels, which would confirm alignment issues stemming from the worn bushes flagged in 2024. The 2023 advisory regarding the Offside Front inner tyre edge wear also warrants a close inspection of the inner sidewalls on all four tyres. Finally, examine the subframes and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as high-mileage Audis of this generation are prone to rust in these critical structural areas.