2017 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · RF66 XAM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent MOT test in November 2025 at 127,541 miles passed without defects, it followed a significant failure just one mile prior. That failure highlighted critical issues including worn front and rear suspension arm bushes, as well as an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp. The fact that these faults were rectified immediately suggests the owner addresses major mechanical failures only when forced by annual testing, rather than performing scheduled preventative component replacements. At 127,541 miles, this nine-year-old Audi has covered an average of over 14,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent high-mileage usage, particularly the 25,500-mile interval between October 2023 and November 2024, and another 31,000 miles in the following year. This rapid accumulation places considerable strain on the complex multi-link suspension and drivetrain components. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to multiple mechanical failures in 2025 indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where wear-and-tear components are failing at an accelerated rate. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure confirmed widespread bushing wear in both front and rear assemblies. The light misting on the rear shock absorbers noted in 2024 suggests the damping units are nearing the end of their functional life and should be monitored for further oil leaks that have not yet reached the threshold of an MOT-level failure. Given the history of uneven tyre wear and fouling in 2023 and 2025, a professional alignment check should be performed to ensure the recent suspension repairs have not resulted in premature degradation of new tyres.