2018 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · LP67 VJE

A pattern of emerging wear in braking and suspension components marks the recent mechanical profile of this vehicle, following a period of clean records. The most recent test on 07 October 2025 resulted in a pass, but it introduced advisories regarding worn, pitted, or scored rear brake discs on both sides and slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This follows a more significant failure in October 2024, where a dangerous defect was recorded due to the nearside front inner tyre having ply or cords exposed. While the vehicle has maintained a passing status since 2020, the transition from no recorded defects to multiple advisories and a dangerous tyre failure suggests a shift toward more frequent component replacement requirements. The mileage accumulation of 114,913 miles over approximately eight years indicates a high-use profile, averaging roughly 14,364 miles per year. This level of annual usage is higher than typical for this age bracket and implies more frequent mechanical stress on consumable items such as braking systems, suspension bushes, and tyre tread. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, the mechanical focus must shift toward the wear and tear of drivetrain and chassis components that are subject to constant loading and unloading during long-distance or high-frequency driving. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the braking system and front-end suspension during a test drive. The advisory regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs may manifest as a pulsation or judder through the brake pedal during deceleration, or potentially a slight grinding noise when applying the brakes. Given the previous advisory for thinning brake pads in 2022 and the current disc condition, a thorough inspection of the remaining pad thickness and the condition of the calipers is necessary to ensure the system is not binding or unevenly wearing. Regarding the suspension, the recorded play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint should be investigated. On the road, this may present as a rhythmic knocking or clunking sound when driving over uneven surfaces, speed bumps, or during low-speed cornering. Any steering pull or instability when navigating undulations could also indicate that the play in the linkage is affecting the steering geometry. It is also advisable to inspect the condition of the tyres, noting the previous failure for exposed cords, to ensure that current tread depth and sidewall integrity are sufficient for safe operation.