2014 Audi A6 4.0L Petrol · MR55 DER

The 2014 Audi A6 presents a stable and broadly improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 February 2026 at 129,795 miles. That most recent test carried only a single advisory for a welded repair on the inner area of the nearside front road wheel, with no failures or further defects recorded. This marks a notable shift from the preceding years, where the car consistently returned advisory notices for brake wear at almost every test. The pattern suggests the current or most recent keeper has addressed the recurring brake issues, leaving the vehicle in a mechanically sound state at the point of its latest inspection. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old executive saloon. Between the February 2023 test at 109,802 miles and the February 2026 test at 129,795 miles, the car covered 19,993 miles across three years, averaging roughly 6,664 miles annually. That figure sits below the typical 10,000-mile annual benchmark, pointing to lighter use in recent years. The record itself is well-populated with annual tests and no significant gaps, giving a reliable picture of the car's ongoing condition and usage. Despite the clean recent result, the MOT history reveals a persistent pattern of rear brake wear that a buyer should verify has been fully resolved. Between January 2025 and February 2024, the rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored, and the rear pads were repeatedly noted as wearing thin. The January 2025 test also identified both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, suggesting possible alignment or suspension geometry issues. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of the rear brake discs and pads to confirm whether the components flagged in 2025 have since been replaced, and the front suspension and tracking should be checked to rule out uneven tyre wear caused by worn bushes or tracking misalignment. The February 2024 failure for a missing offside front steering rack gaiter is a more serious concern that warrants close attention. A missing gaiter allows dirt and moisture into the steering rack, accelerating wear on the rack itself and potentially leading to costly repairs. A buyer should inspect the steering rack boots on both sides for splits, splits, or contamination, and check for any play or knocking from the steering rack inner joints. The welded nearside front wheel from the 2026 test also deserves scrutiny, as a weld repair on a wheel rim can indicate prior impact damage and may compromise structural integrity under load. A tyre specialist should examine the weld for cracks and confirm the wheel holds pressure without slow leaks.