2021 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · SA71 XBT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 79,960 miles, it failed just one day prior with multiple critical defects. The presence of an inoperative MIL light and a brake pad wear warning light during the 2025 failure indicates that significant mechanical issues were ignored until the MOT inspection. This trend suggests an owner who only addresses repairs when a failure occurs. At 79,960 miles over five years, this Audi A6 has covered approximately 16,000 miles per annum, which is significantly above the national average for a petrol or executive car. Between the September 2024 test and the October 2025 test, the vehicle clocked 27,188 miles in just thirteen months. This high mileage puts accelerated strain on wear-and-tear components. The recurring advisories and failures regarding worn tyres across both test years highlight a consistent failure to replace consumables before they reach the legal minimum limit. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The brake pad wear warning light flagged in 2025 suggests the pads may be nearing the end of their life or are faulty. Furthermore, the repeated edge-wear on multiple tyres recorded in both 2024 and 2025 points to persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. You should also verify that the headlamp alignment was corrected, as the vehicle failed for headlamp aim in two consecutive years, indicating potentially loose mounting brackets or poorly adjusted components.