2014 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · ML14 WZP

A remarkably consistent record of roadworthiness defines this 2014 Audi A6, with four consecutive passes and no advisories recorded across the most recent tests on 25 November 2025, 12 November 2024, 2 November 2023, and 9 September 2022. A single failure is logged the day prior on 8 September 2022, but the lack of any recorded defects on that occasion is unusual and could suggest an administrative refusal, a retest after rectification carried out before the examiner logged the outcome, or a category not associated with a defect entry. Either way, the vehicle has subsequently cleared four straight annual examinations without a single advisory, indicating that its safety-critical components including brakes, tyres, suspension, lighting, emissions, and visible structure have remained within statutory limits throughout the recent testing history. For a prospective buyer, this represents one of the cleanest MOT trajectories possible for a twelve-year-old executive saloon. Against an age of twelve years, the recorded 129,724 miles equates to approximately 10,810 miles per year, which is broadly average for the sector and consistent with a mixture of commuting, longer motorway journeys, and typical family use. There are no extended gaps in the testing record and no apparent mileage anomalies, so the accumulation rate appears steady and the recorded odometer readings are likely to be representative of genuine use. This kind of usage profile is mechanically favourable compared to a low-mileage example that may have stood for long periods, as the engine, transmission, turbocharger, and ancillary systems have clearly been worked regularly and are therefore less likely to suffer from internal sealing degradation, oil seal hardening, or seized components associated with extended inactivity. Although the MOT record is clean, a buyer should not treat the absence of advisories as a guarantee of condition, particularly given that this A6 is now well into its second decade of service. Items that commonly arise on this generation of A6 as mileage approaches and exceeds 130,000 include front upper and lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, coil spring seating, and rear subframe mounting corrosion, none of which would necessarily trigger an advisory at the moment they begin to deteriorate. On a test drive, listen for clonks or dull knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, feel for any vagueness or shimmy through the steering wheel on motorway sections, and pay particular attention to brake pedal feel, watching for judder under heavy braking which would indicate warped front discs, and any pulling to one side under light braking which could suggest a binding caliper. Check that the gear changes on the automatic are smooth and without hesitation, and that the engine pulls cleanly through all gears without any signs of turbo lag, smoke, or misfire. Given the high mileage, it would also be prudent to inspect the underside of the vehicle on a ramp if possible, paying close attention to the front subframe, brake pipes, and suspension arm rear bushes, all known corrosion and wear points on this chassis. Verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after start-up, that the air conditioning blows cold, that the electric handbrake releases and applies cleanly, and that the timing chain or belt service interval has been documented, as a skipped timing chain replacement on the petrol or diesel variants of this engine family can lead to catastrophic failure. Ask to see evidence of recent replacement of items such as the water pump, thermostat, PCV valve, and oil filter housing gasket, all common failure points. With a clean MOT history and steady usage, this A6 presents as a fundamentally sound candidate, but a pre-purchase inspection by an independent specialist familiar with Audi vehicles remains the most reliable way to confirm the condition of the components that MOT testing does not fully evaluate.