2010 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · OV10 OBP

The 2010 Audi A6 presents a stable and improving mechanical trend based on its most recent MOT record. The July 2025 test at 112,640 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sheet that mirrors the outcome of the June 2023 pass at 101,090 miles. This indicates the vehicle is currently in sound roadworthiness order, with no active advisories or failures to concern a buyer today. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,040 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests consistent, moderate use rather than prolonged standing or extreme short-hop driving. The 2024 record shows a notable mileage jump of approximately 6,900 miles between the June 2022 test at 94,199 miles and the July 2024 test at 104,089 miles, followed by a plateau of around 8,550 miles over the subsequent twelve months leading to the 2025 test. That plateau is unusually low and warrants scrutiny. It could reflect lighter recent use, but it may also indicate the vehicle stood for extended periods, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber seals. The July 2024 failure is the only defect entry in the past four years and it reveals two distinct issues worth understanding. A complete stop lamp failure across all units points to either a blown fuse, a faulty brake light switch, or a wiring fault rather than simple bulb wear. The nearside steering lock device flagged as ineffective suggests a potential fault with the electronic steering column lock mechanism, a known concern on Audi models of this era. Both faults were rectified before the same-day retest passed cleanly, so no ongoing defect is confirmed. A buyer should still verify the steering lock engages and disengages smoothly and confirm all stop lamps function correctly on every lighting cycle. Beyond the recorded faults, the absence of any advisories across five consecutive tests is unusual for a sixteen-year-old executive saloon and suggests attentive maintenance. A physical inspection should still focus on the structural underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and subframes, as these are common deterioration areas on older Audis regardless of MOT outcomes. Front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for wear given the 112,640-mile reading. Brake disc and pad condition, tyre age and tread depth, and exhaust system integrity are all worth confirming in person, as consumable wear can accelerate rapidly even on a car with a recent clean test.