2018 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · R7 JSO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from clean passes to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent test conducted in March 2026 at 44,929 miles identified worn bushes on both the offside and nearside front lower suspension arms. While these defects did not result in a failure, they indicate that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life despite the vehicle's relatively low mileage. The mileage profile reflects consistently low usage, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year over the eight-year period. Between March 2022 and March 2025, the car covered 16,992 miles, resulting in two consecutive tests with no recorded defects. However, the 2024 test at 31,060 miles flagged a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and on the edge. This suggests that while the car is driven infrequently, it may have suffered from alignment issues or uneven wear patterns over time rather than high-mileage stress. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to assess the extent of play in the control arm bushes. Since the tester flagged wear on both front sides in 2026, a replacement of these components may be necessary to prevent handling instability or premature tyre wear. The tyres should also be checked for proper alignment to ensure the edge wear noted in 2024 is not a persistent issue. Given the lack of recorded structural corrosion or brake failures in the history, the primary concerns remain the age-related degradation of rubber suspension components and basic consumable maintenance.