2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RF16 EPP

The 2016 Audi A4 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 18 December 2025 at 135,861 miles recording zero defects. That clean result is significant. It follows a pattern of mostly pass outcomes across the history, with only two recorded failures and a small number of minor advisories. The trajectory is one of steady upkeep rather than neglect, particularly given the high annual mileage this car has covered. At roughly 13,586 miles per year, this A4 has been driven well above the typical UK average for its age. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between December 2022 and December 2023, the car added 11,325 miles. The following year to December 2024, it covered 9,996 miles. Then in the final twelve months to December 2025, it added 9,823 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded distance. This is a vehicle that has been used hard and regularly, which places greater stress on suspension bushes, brake components, drivetrain mounts, and exhaust systems than a low-mileage equivalent would face. The two advisories recorded in December 2024 at 126,038 miles both related to front tyre wear, with both the nearside and offside front tyres noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. That pattern suggests possible alignment or tracking issues, or simply that the previous owner deferred basic tyre replacement until the MOT flagged it. Either way, a buyer should inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres carefully and check for uneven wear patterns that could point to worn suspension bushes or tracking misalignment. The fractured offside rear coil spring identified in the failed test on 12 December 2022 at 104,717 miles was rectified ahead of the retest three days later, but any car with this mileage warrants a thorough check of all four coil springs for cracks or corrosion, along with the condition of the shock absorbers and top mounts. The repeated advisory on front and rear brake pads wearing thin, appearing in both the failed and passed tests of December 2022, indicates the car has been driven in a manner that consumes brake components at a faster rate, which aligns with the high mileage. A buyer should verify the current condition of all brake discs and pads, paying attention to uneven disc wear or binding calipers. Given the clean December 2025 result, the immediate mechanical risk appears low, but the service and consumable replacement history between tests is not documented here. A pre-purchase inspection covering suspension bush play, subframe condition, exhaust integrity, and fluid leaks would be prudent for a car of this age and mileage.