2016 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · OV16 EYR

The 2016 Audi A4 presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 9 October 2025 at 47,534 miles, where it passed cleanly with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant because it follows a failure just six days earlier on 3 October 2025 at 47,529 miles, where the tester flagged a fractured offside rear coil spring under item 5.3.1 (b) (i). The spring was clearly replaced before the retest, and no further advisories or failures have appeared since. The maintenance trend is therefore improving, with the most recent evidence showing the car in fully compliant condition. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between October 2022 at 29,718 miles and October 2023 at 30,260 miles, the car covered only 542 miles in twelve months, suggesting it stood idle for long periods. Yet between October 2023 and October 2024, it jumped to 42,744 miles, an increase of 12,484 miles in a single year. That spike is dramatic and inconsistent with the earlier dormancy. The car then covered just 4,790 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, returning to a much lower annual rate. Buyers should verify whether the 2023–2024 surge reflects genuine road use or a clocking discrepancy, as the MOT record alone cannot resolve that question. The advisory on 17 October 2023 at 30,260 miles noted both front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges, which points to misaligned front geometry, likely worn suspension bushes or tracking drift. Although the subsequent tests show no tyre-related defects, a buyer should still inspect the inner sidewalls of all four tyres and check for uneven wear patterns. The fractured offside rear coil spring in October 2025 raises a further concern: coil fractures of this type often occur where corrosion has weakened the spring over time. A close visual inspection of all four coil springs for surface corrosion, pitting, or cracking is advisable, along with a check of the rear suspension mounting points and damper condition. Given the extended period the vehicle appears to have spent stationary, corroded brake discs, seized calipers, and perished rubber bushes are all plausible issues that a static MOT record will not reveal. A thorough on-ground inspection covering suspension, brakes, and tyre condition remains essential before purchase.