2016 Audi A6 4.0L Petrol · NO11 CCE

The most recent DVSA examination on 29 July 2024 recorded a Pass with no defects or advisories, and the overall trend across the recorded test history is one of stable maintenance. The vehicle has passed every annual test since first MOT-classifiable registration, with only a single advisory recorded in the entire history, issued on 9 July 2021 for slight distortion of both front alloy road wheels due to buckled rims. There are no recurring advisories relating to braking efficiency, suspension components, lighting, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, which collectively suggest the car has been maintained to a consistent standard rather than displaying any progressive deterioration in mechanical condition. At 79,268 miles over a ten-year registration, the vehicle has covered an average of approximately 7,927 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a privately owned executive saloon of this age. There is no evidence of unusually high annual accumulation that would imply elevated wear on the drivetrain, clutch, or turbocharging components, nor are there extended dormant periods that might suggest prolonged standing and the related risks of brake disc corrosion, fluid degradation, or premature ageing of rubber and polymer components. The relatively even test-to-test progression suggests continuous light-to-moderate use, which is generally favourable for preserving the integrity of seals, bearings, and oil-lubricated components. Given the age of the vehicle and the clean recent test history, the prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on calendar-based deterioration rather than seeking evidence of component failure. Tyres of this age should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking from ozone exposure, even if tread depth remains legal, as ten-year-old rubber can compromise grip despite appearing serviceable. The original front alloy wheels, which were flagged as buckled in 2021, should be inspected for further deformation, balance weights, and run-out, as buckled rims can progressively worsen and produce steering vibration. The 12V battery should be load-tested, given that Audi AGM-type batteries in vehicles of this age commonly fail between seven and ten years and can cause erratic electrical behaviour. Brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion and seizing, particularly given the standing periods any vehicle accumulates during MOT-cycle gaps, and a thorough inspection underneath should confirm the caliper slide pins operate freely. On road, the buyer should listen for any clonking or knocking from the suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn upper or lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings, all known wear items on A6 chassis of this generation. The test drive should include moderate braking from higher speeds to confirm there is no steering wheel shudder, pulling, or pedal pulsation indicative of brake disc warping, and to verify the electronic parking brake releases cleanly without warning messages. Cold-start behaviour should be observed for any blue or excessive white exhaust smoke suggestive of turbo seal or valve guide wear. Finally, the service history should be verified to confirm timely replacement of brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid (where applicable on the automatic gearbox), and the cam belt or timing chain interval, as compliance with time-based servicing schedules on a ten-year-old Audi is at least as consequential as the recorded mileage itself.