2014 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · RE64 KLA

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in February 2026 at 70,284 miles, though the maintenance trend appears stable rather than improving. The tester flagged an oil leak, albeit not excessive, alongside a brake pad warning light and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit. These advisories indicate deferred basic upkeep. The recurring nature of tyre wear, particularly on the edges, points to potential alignment issues or neglected rotation rather than simple consumable degradation. Covering roughly 5,857 miles annually, this Audi A6 has seen exceptionally light use for its twelve-year lifespan. The mileage accumulation between tests reveals consistent short trips; the vehicle covered 7,427 miles between February 2025 and February 2026, following a similar pattern of 7,837 miles between January 2024 and February 2025. Low annual mileage often implies long stationary periods, which can cause moisture-related corrosion in brake components and exhaust systems, or lead to flat-spotting on tyres. The sparse yet regular testing history suggests the previous owner ran the car sparingly but maintained annual compliance. A physical inspection must thoroughly evaluate the front suspension, given the repeated advisories for worn upper arm pins and bushes flagged in February 2025. While the tester noted no excessive movement at that time, degraded suspension bushes cause dynamic alignment shifts, which directly explains the recurring edge wear on the front and rear tyres observed in 2023 and 2026. Examine the nearside and offside rear brake components for binding or uneven wear, correlating with the dashboard warning light and rear tyre degradation. The oil leak requires immediate identification of its source, whether a failed gasket or a weeping seal, to prevent long-term engine damage or sudden fluid loss.