2010 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · V13 AAB

A significant five-year absence of MOT data since September 2021 is the primary mechanical concern for this vehicle, as it leaves the current roadworthiness entirely unverified. Prior to this gap, the record shows a trend of minor electrical failures and progressive wear on front-end suspension components, culminating in a pass on 10 September 2021 with minor advisories regarding a deteriorated registration plate and a chipped windscreen. The recorded mileage of 184,088 miles is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 11,506 miles per year. This level of usage typically results in increased wear on drivetrain components and suspension consumables. The 2014 record specifically mentions a police car camera fitted to the windscreen, indicating a history of fleet or emergency service use, which often involves high idling hours and varied duty cycles that can accelerate mechanical wear beyond what the odometer alone suggests. Particular attention must be paid to the front suspension geometry and bushings. The 2019 record flagged wear in both the nearside and offside front upper suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes. During a test drive, listen for knocking or clunking sounds when traversing speed bumps or during low-speed steering maneuvers, as these are typical symptoms of perished suspension bushings. The front brake discs were also noted as worn in 2019, so any pedal judder under braking should be investigated as a sign of warped or excessively worn discs. Because undertrays and engine covers were repeatedly noted as obscuring the underside and engine bay, a physical inspection of the chassis and engine block is essential. The buyer should specifically check for oil misting or leaks around the engine seals and inspect the subframe for corrosion, as these areas were shielded from the inspector's view in previous tests. Given the long period of inactivity since the last recorded test, checking for seized brake calipers or perished rubber components is also critical.