2016 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · RO16 WBT

The 2016 Audi A7 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 19 December 2025 at 94,245 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting roughly six and a half months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults across five tests spanning nearly four years, which indicates consistent baseline upkeep rather than a pattern of neglect or escalating deterioration. Mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between the July 2022 pass at 71,389 miles and the October 2023 pass at 78,368 miles, the car covered 6,979 miles in fifteen months. From October 2023 to the failed November 2024 test at 85,702 miles, it added 7,334 miles in thirteen months. The gap between the November 2024 failure and the December 2024 retest at 85,944 miles shows only 242 miles added in twelve days, suggesting the car sat largely unused during that interval. The jump from December 2024 to December 2025 accounts for 8,301 miles over twelve months, which is entirely consistent with the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 9,400 miles per year. No anomalous spikes or prolonged dormancy periods stand out. The November 2024 failure is worth noting despite the absence of recorded defects in the supplied data. A fail with no listed advisories or failures is unusual and may point to a procedural or administrative reason, such as a missing emissions reading or an abandoned test, rather than a genuine mechanical fault. The immediate clean pass twelve days later supports that interpretation. Still, a buyer should verify the exhaust system for any signs of aftermarket modifications or DPF removal, given the platform's sensitivity to emissions-related issues at this mileage. On physical inspection, focus on the front suspension lower arms and track rod ends, as these are common wear items on heavy Audi saloons approaching 95,000 miles. Check the rear brake calipers for any tendency to bind, a known issue on A7 models with electronic parking brakes. Examine the inner wings and sill edges for corrosion, particularly if the car has spent time in a coastal or salted-road environment. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist remains the surest way to confirm that the underlying condition matches the paperwork.