2010 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · LS10 TKJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test on May 6, 2026, but the maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The car failed just one day prior to its most recent pass at 143,559 miles due to an inoperative engine management indication lamp and a faulty reversing lamp switch. While these specific faults were rectified immediately to secure a pass, the presence of an MIL failure indicates potential sensor or engine management issues that require close monitoring to ensure no deeper underlying mechanical failures occur. At 143,559 miles, the Audi has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year over its sixteen-year life, which aligns with typical UK road use patterns. The mileage accumulation appears steady, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between May 2024 and April 2025, and another 12,800 miles recorded in the final year. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not sat satndant for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the integrity of rubber components, seals, and fluid systems. A buyer should specifically inspect the engine management system to ensure the recent MIL failure was a simple sensor fault and not a recurring electrical issue. Given the history of headlamp aim issues and lamp lens defects, a thorough check of all exterior lighting assemblies and wiring looms is necessary. Because the MOT record does not highlight age-related structural corrosion or suspension wear, a physical inspection of the subframe and control arm bushes is vital, as these are common points of failure on the A6 platform at this age and mileage.