2014 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · RK64 YWR

The vehicle presents a mixed roadworthiness picture with a clear downward trend in maintenance standards over the past two years. The most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 195,440 miles passed, but only after a failure the previous day on 15 September 2025 at the identical recorded mileage. That failure flagged a windscreen damage affecting the driver's view, non-functioning washers, a nearside front shock absorber with light oil misting, two tyres at or near the legal wear limit, and a defective central exhaust mounting. The retest passed the following day, suggesting only the windscreen and washer defects were addressed. The shock absorber misting and exhaust mounting advisory carried forward into the pass, indicating unresolved suspension and exhaust wear that a buyer must treat as live concerns. The mileage accumulation tells its own story. Between September 2022 at 145,306 miles and September 2025 at 195,440 miles, the car covered 50,134 miles in three years, averaging over 16,700 miles annually. That is high even for a long-distance executive estate and points to sustained motorway use, which accelerates wear on consumables and structural components alike. The recorded mileage plateaued exactly at 195,440 across both September 2025 tests, raising the possibility that the odometer reading was capped or that genuine mileage is higher than shown. A buyer should verify service records and HPI-type mileage checks carefully. The recurring pattern of tyre wear on the rear axle across both September 2025 tests suggests possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorating shock absorbers allowing uneven contact patch loading. The nearside front shock absorber oil misting is a progressive fault that will worsen damping performance over time and should prompt a full suspension inspection including coil springs, top mounts, and drop links. The defective central exhaust mounting is not merely a noise issue. Left unattended it can stress the exhaust system, leading to cracked manifolds, fractured downpipe flanges, and exhaust gas leaks into the cabin. A pre-purchase inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the exhaust system, the condition of all four shock absorbers under load, rear suspension geometry, and the windscreen replacement quality given the recent damage. The absence of any advisories in the 2022 to 2024 records contrasts sharply with the 2025 findings, implying a step change in neglect or deferred maintenance during the most recent ownership period.