2016 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · OV16 EYB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension components. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 102,285 miles, it had failed just five miles prior due to imbalanced brakes across the front axle and an incorrectly positioned headlamp. The persistence of multiple advisories for worn upper and lower suspension arm bushes and oil misting on both front shock absorbers across several years suggests that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per year. There is a clear gap of 11,730 miles between the October 2024 test at 90,550 miles and the September 2025 test at 102,280 miles. This steady usage reflects regular driving, which explains the accumulation of wear on rubber bushes and shock dampers. The record shows no evidence of long periods of inactivity, as the car has been tested consistently at standard annual intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record shows repeatedly worn upper and lower arm bushes dating back to 2022. The light misting on the shock absorbers indicates a seal failure that will eventually require replacement once the oil leak increases. Furthermore, the 2025 failure for imbalanced brakes necessitates a check for seized caliper pistons or unevenly worn discs to ensure the braking system is operating correctly. Given that the front tyres were noted as being close to the legal limit in 2025, the buyer should verify the remaining tread depth and check for uneven wear which might further point to alignment issues.