2016 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · RF16 WND

The 2016 Audi A4 presents a broadly stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 16 June 2025 at 66,046 miles, where it passed with only a minor advisory for a deteriorated rear registration plate. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests across a five-year window, yet the record reveals a pattern of deferred consumable replacement and recurring component wear rather than any acute mechanical failure. Advisories have centred on brake pads, brake discs, tyre wear patterns, and front suspension arm bushes, indicating typical wear for the mileage but suggesting the previous owner addressed items only when they approached the MOT threshold rather than proactively. The mileage progression from 41,655 miles in July 2021 to 66,046 miles in June 2025 represents approximately 24,391 miles over four years, averaging just under 6,100 miles per annum. This is consistent with the vehicle's overall age-related average of roughly 6,600 miles per year and points to steady, moderate use rather than prolonged standing or exceptionally high annual mileage. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, and the annual test cycle has been maintained without interruption, which supports the view of regular, if not meticulous, upkeep. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, given that worn upper suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged in both July 2021 and July 2022 at 41,655 and 49,221 miles respectively. These components were not re-flagged in subsequent tests, so they may have been replaced, but their condition should still be verified on a lift, as worn bushes affect steering precision and tyre wear. The recurring advisories for worn front and rear brake pads and discs in June 2023 at 54,579 miles, combined with no further brake-related advisories since, suggest a likely renewal event around that time. Confirming the current thickness of pads and the condition of discs is prudent, particularly if the car has covered significant mileage in the twelve months since its last test. Tyre wear patterns deserve scrutiny. Inner and outer edge wear across multiple axles was noted in June 2024 at 60,283 miles, and both rear tyres were flagged as showing age-related deterioration in June 2023. Uneven wear of this nature often points to suspension geometry issues, underinflation, or a lack of regular tyre rotation. The vehicle sits on its original 66,046-mile odometer reading as of June 2025, so the current tyre set may be the same ones flagged a year ago. Inspect the sidewalls for cracking and check tread depth across all four corners. The persistent rear registration plate deterioration is cosmetic, but the undertrays fitted across multiple tests obscure visual inspection of the subframe, floor pan, and exhaust system, so a physical inspection underneath remains essential before purchase.