2016 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · SW16 FGO

The 2016 Audi A4 presents a clean MOT record with a stable and consistently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 57,613 miles passed with zero defects, marking five consecutive flawless MOTs dating back to September 2021. This pattern indicates diligent upkeep across successive ownership periods, with no recurring mechanical or structural faults ever flagged by any tester. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of restrained use. Between the September 2021 test at 42,843 miles and the July 2025 test at 57,613 miles, the car covered just 14,770 miles across nearly four years, averaging roughly 3,690 miles annually during that window. The earlier interval from July 2022 at 46,214 miles to July 2024 at 52,935 miles shows a slightly higher rate of about 3,360 miles per year. These figures sit well below the typical UK annual average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles, confirming this is a genuinely low-mileage example. The consistent annual testing pattern with no gaps suggests regular use rather than prolonged stationary periods, though the modest yearly totals mean rubber components, seals, and the battery may have aged more from time than from wear. Despite the unblemished record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles can develop latent issues from infrequent use, including perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and surface corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components caused by short journeys that never fully warm the drivetrain. The front lower arm bushes, rear trailing arm mounts, and anti-roll bar links on the A4 platform are known wear points that may not always trigger an MOT advisory but can cause imprecise handling and noise. Check the condition of all four tyres for uneven tread wear or sidewall cracking, as rubber degrades with age regardless of mileage. Inspect the underbody and inner wheel arches for corrosion, particularly around the subframe mounting points and sill seams, where moisture ingress can compromise structural integrity over time. A cold start inspection will reveal whether the engine idles smoothly and whether the exhaust emits any signs of oil burning or coolant contamination that a brief MOT road test might not expose.