2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · LT16 EYA

The 2016 Audi A4 presents a stable and recently improving mechanical condition, culminating in a completely clean pass on the most recent test dated 2025-06-09 at 128,656 miles. Earlier tests consistently flagged front brake pads wearing thin in 2021, 2023, and 2024, alongside worn front upper suspension arm pins and bushes in February 2024. The absence of these defects in the January 2025 and June 2025 tests indicates the previous owner replaced the consumable brake components and likely addressed the suspension wear, demonstrating a proactive maintenance pattern over the last year. Accumulating 128,656 miles over a decade equates to an annualised rate of roughly 12,866 miles, which sits on the higher side for a vehicle of this age. The MOT records reveal a notable gap between the November 2021 test at 107,228 miles and the February 2023 test at 114,049 miles, during which the vehicle covered just 6,821 miles over fifteen months. This suggests a period of sustained light use or prolonged standing. Following this hiatus, the mileage accumulation stabilised, with the car covering 6,818 miles between February 2024 and January 2025, and a further 3,096 miles in the five months leading to the June 2025 test. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension and braking components, despite the clean 2025 MOT records. The February 2024 test flagged worn front upper suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides. Verify whether this resulted in a full replacement or merely an advisory pass, as degraded bushes under high mileage accelerate uneven tyre wear and compromise steering precision. The recurring warnings regarding front brake pads wearing thin between 2021 and 2024 suggest the vehicle places high demand on its braking system. Examine the condition of the front brake discs for scoring and measure the remaining pad depth, ensuring the recent replacements are of adequate quality and properly bedded in. Given the high mileage and the history of front-end wear, a thorough inspection of the tracking and suspension linkage is warranted to rule out latent fatigue in components subjected to prolonged stress.