2007 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · OV07 OCG

The most recent DVSA examination conducted on 2 September 2025 resulted in a pass, although two minor items were recorded: an inoperative registration plate lamp and a non-working central rear stop lamp. These are relatively trivial electrical matters, typically resolved through bulb replacement or a fuse check, and do not signify any broader mechanical concern. Looking at the broader trend across the available MOT history, the vehicle has consistently passed its annual roadworthiness tests since 2018, with no further failures recorded after the dangerous tyre issue identified in September 2019. That said, there is a clear pattern of recurring advisories relating to tyre wear, suspension components, and steering joints, suggesting that while the car remains fundamentally roadworthy, certain wear items have been progressively flagged over successive tests. The absence of any repeat advisories between the 2025 and 2024 tests indicates some remediation has likely taken place, though a prospective buyer should not assume underlying components have been fully renewed. With a recorded mileage of 140,069 miles across approximately nineteen years, the vehicle averages around 7,372 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a saloon of this vintage. The recorded MOT entries show a fairly consistent testing cadence, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than left standing for prolonged periods, which is mechanically advantageous as it mitigates issues such as seized brakes, perished seals, and flat-spotted tyres. However, the overall mileage is considerable for a nineteen-year-old executive car, and high-mileage drivetrains, particularly automatic transmissions, turbocharged engines, and power steering systems, warrant additional scrutiny for fluid leaks, worn mountings, and degraded internal components. While no major mechanical failures appear in the MOT record, the MOT itself is a safety and emissions inspection only and does not assess the condition of the engine, gearbox, or clutch. Given the recurring advisories for perished suspension bushes and play in both the steering rack inner joint and the offside front track rod end ball joint, a test drive should focus intently on detecting clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, vague or wandering steering behaviour, and any uneven or feathered tyre wear patterns that would indicate geometry issues stemming from worn joints. The brake disc pitting noted in 2020 should also be monitored; listen for brake shudder or vibration through the steering wheel under heavy braking, and check for any scoring visible on the disc edges, as pitted discs will eventually require replacement if not already addressed. Tyre wear has been a persistent advisory across multiple tests, including one dangerous failure for cords exposed on the nearside front in 2019, indicating that the vehicle may be subject to uneven alignment or that previous tyres have been run close to their wear limit. Inspect all four tyres for both tread depth and, critically, sidewall cracking or perishing given the vehicle's age, as rubber degrades with time regardless of mileage. Beyond the MOT-recorded defects, a vehicle of this age and mileage demands a thorough inspection of several age-related items that fall outside the standard MOT scope. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking strength, as batteries typically require replacement every five to six years, and any hesitation on start-up may indicate imminent failure. All fluid services, including engine coolant, brake fluid, automatic transmission fluid if applicable, and power steering fluid, should be verified as having been renewed within appropriate service intervals, as brake fluid is particularly hygroscopic and degrades over time regardless of mileage. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at joints and mounting rubbers, which are prone to failure on older vehicles. Check under the bonnet and beneath the vehicle for any oil or coolant leaks from the sump, cam chain tensioner area, or coolant pipes, all common failure points on high-mileage Audi engines. Finally, confirm a complete service history with stamps or invoices, ensuring cambelt or timing chain replacement intervals have been observed, as neglect of this item can result in catastrophic engine damage.