2012 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · R60 GAM

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile, moving from a period of clean passes into a recent trend of increasing mechanical defects. While the most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 57,283 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed earlier that same day at 57,266 miles. This failure highlighted several issues, including an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm bush, insecure brake disc backing plates, and non-functional windscreen washers. The recurrence of braking issues suggests the vehicle is entering a phase of more frequent component replacement. The mileage profile indicates very light usage for a 2012 model, averaging approximately 4,092 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental growth from 25,380 miles in 2015 to the current 57,283 miles. This low annual mileage often implies less drivetrain wear but can lead to secondary issues such as component degradation from inactivity. The consistent annual testing suggests a regular inspection routine, though the recent cluster of failures indicates that wear is now becoming more apparent despite the low distance travelled. A prospective buyer must scrutinise the braking system and front suspension closely. The MOT history shows a persistent pattern of brake-related advisories and failures, specifically regarding pitted or scored rear brake discs and imbalanced braking performance noted in 2023 and 2024. The 2025 failure for fluctuating rear service brakes and worn discs confirms this is an ongoing area of concern. The tester also identified a worn offside front suspension arm bush in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, indicating that while repairs may have been attempted, the component or its related hardware requires thorough verification. Beyond the brakes and suspension, the history of worn tyres across multiple years suggests that consumable maintenance is sometimes reactive rather than proactive. The recent failure of the windscreen washer system and the previous mention of smearing wipers indicate that minor peripheral maintenance has been overlooked. A physical inspection should confirm that the recent repairs to the suspension bushes and brake components have been completed to a high standard and that no further corrosion is present on the brake discs or backing plates.