2016 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · MA16 VBP

The 2016 Audi A4 presents a generally sound mechanical picture at its current recorded mileage of 107,978 miles, with the most recent MOT on 17 June 2025 passing cleanly with zero defects. That result is significant. It indicates the tester found no corrosion, emissions faults, tyre damage, or mechanical deterioration at the point of inspection. The maintenance trend appears stable rather than worsening. The two prior failures, from 2023 and 2025, both involved specific, rectifiable items rather than escalating structural concerns, and the clean pass suggests those faults were addressed promptly. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 10,800 miles per year over the vehicle's ten-year life, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and class. The 2025 test was conducted just over a year ago as of today, 18 June 2026, meaning the current MOT is now expired and the car has not been retested since. That gap is worth noting. The vehicle may have covered several thousand additional miles since the last inspection, and no fresh assessment of its condition exists beyond that June 2025 pass. The mileage progression between tests has been steady rather than erratic, with no sudden jumps or prolonged dormancy evident from the record. Two areas warrant close attention during any in-person inspection. The 2023 failure flagged both rear lower coil spring mountings as corroded and seriously weakened, a structural concern that speaks to underbody exposure and potential long-term corrosion risk. Even though the subsequent tests passed, corrosion of this nature can recur, particularly on a decade-old vehicle. Inspect the rear suspension mounting points, subframe, and inner wheel arches carefully for any fresh rust or cracking. The 2025 failure involved an engine management light fault, which was resolved before the retest, but a diagnostic scan for stored or pending fault codes would confirm no lingering engine or emissions issues remain. Tyre condition has appeared as an advisory and failure item across multiple tests, including perishing and sidewall damage. This pattern suggests either the car has spent periods stationary or the previous owner did not prioritise timely tyre replacement. Check all four tyres, including the spare if fitted, for age-related cracking, uneven wear, and sidewall integrity. Brakes and suspension bushes have not featured as defects in recent tests, but given the car's age and the earlier corrosion findings, a thorough underbody inspection by a qualified mechanic before purchase remains a sensible precaution.