2014 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · PL14 LKC

The most recent DVSA examination on 11 August 2026 resulted in a pass, although two advisories were recorded. The first notes a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, while the second simply records that a child seat was fitted preventing full inspection of the adult belt. Reviewing the broader history, the vehicle has passed each annual test consecutively since 2022, with no failures or dangerous defects ever recorded. However, the pattern of advisories does show a recurring theme of nearside rear tyre wear, having appeared in 2024, 2025, and now 2026, alongside brake-related advisories in 2022 and 2023 concerning worn rear brake discs and thinning front and rear inner brake pads. This suggests a stable pass rate but indicates that braking and suspension geometry may be borderline and warrant close physical inspection prior to purchase. With 191,291 miles recorded on a 2014 Audi A6, this vehicle has covered approximately 15,941 miles annually, which is notably high for its age and class. There are no apparent gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long periods of standing, meaning the car has likely been in regular service throughout its life. High-mileage Audis of this generation commonly exhibit accelerated wear on suspension components such as control arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs, as well as potential issues with the dual-clutch or automatic transmission, turbocharger actuation, and oil consumption from the engine. The cumulative mechanical demands placed upon this vehicle mean that consumable replacement intervals will have been reached more frequently, and a thorough service history verification is strongly advised to confirm timely maintenance of the cambelt, fluids, and major drivetrain components. The recurring nearside rear tyre edge wear across three consecutive MOTs is a significant concern that warrants immediate investigation. Persistent shoulder or inner-edge wear on a single corner typically points to suspension geometry issues such as worn trailing arm bushes, a weak or broken coil spring, a failing shock absorber, or a tracking misalignment that has not been corrected. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any clonks or rattles from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, and pay particular attention to any sagging of the rear nearside corner when parked. The brake-related advisories from 2022 and 2023 concerning pitted rear brake discs and thinning pads also merit a physical inspection. The 2022 advisory noted rear brake disc wear, and by 2023 the inner pads were flagged as wearing thin, so it is likely that a pad and potentially disc replacement has been carried out since, though a binding rear caliper cannot be ruled out. On a road test, listen for any scraping or grinding from the rear brakes, and check for heat generation on the rear wheels after driving to identify a seized caliper. Given the high recorded mileage and twelve-year age, the prospective buyer should carry out several supplementary checks beyond the MOT record. The front inner brake pad advisory from 2023 means the front discs and pads should be inspected for lipping, hot spots, and remaining friction material thickness. Tyres on a high-mileage car of this age should be examined for both tread depth and, critically, for sidewall cracking or perishing, as the rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of wear. A twelve-year-old vehicle will almost certainly require a new 12V battery if one has not been fitted recently, and the cooling system, including the radiator, water pump, and thermostat, should be checked for leaks given Audi's known vulnerability to cooling system failures. Brake fluid, coolant, and transmission oil should all be considered overdue for renewal on a time basis, as these fluids degrade with age even in low-stress use. Finally, the engine should be inspected for oil leaks from the sump, valve cover gasket, and turbo oil lines, and the timing chain or belt service history verified, as neglecting this on a high-mileage Audi can lead to catastrophic engine damage.