2003 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · RV53 VFH

The 2025‑03‑05 MOT at 187,508 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a worn near‑side front lower suspension arm pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). This follows a February 2025 failure where the rear brake disc was deemed seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) and the hazard switch inoperative, indicating that the most recent test reflects corrective work on the critical brake system and a return to roadworthiness, with only minor suspension and tyre advisories remaining. The vehicle’s mileage has risen from 142,473 miles in the 2016 test to 187,508 miles in March 2025, an increase of roughly 45,000 miles over nine years, or about 5,000 miles per year, which aligns with the typical 8,153 miles per year for a 23‑year‑old Audi A6. The interval between the February 2025 failure (187,500 miles) and the March 2025 pass (187,508 miles) shows only eight miles covered in five days, suggesting the car has been stationary recently, while earlier gaps such as the jump from 182,827 miles in February 2024 to 187,500 miles in February 2025 represent a 4,673‑mile accumulation over 13 months, indicating steady use without major periods of neglect. Recurring faults point to a pattern of deferred maintenance: rear brake pipes have been noted as corroded and covered in grease or other material in every test since February 2020, and rear brake discs have repeatedly been recorded as worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (e.g., 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023). Suspension arm pin or bush wear appears in 2019, 2020 and 2025, while tyre wear consistently reaches the legal limit, and slight rust is evident on the near‑side front and off‑side rear wings from 2018 onward. These items merit close inspection. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the front lower suspension arm and its bush for excessive play, verify the integrity of the rear brake discs and lines for corrosion or damage, assess tyre tread depth and wear patterns, and look for rust on the wing panels and any structural joints. Confirmation that the recent brake disc replacement or repair was carried out properly, and that the suspension components have been serviced, will determine whether the vehicle can be considered reliably roadworthy despite its high mileage.