2014 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · VO64 FWD

The 2014 Audi A6 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 January 2026 at 159,720 miles with zero defects. That result is significant because it follows a September 2023 test at 133,859 miles where the tester flagged a broken nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire, an illuminated brake pad warning lamp, and a tyre pressure monitoring system alert. The subsequent two tests, covering late 2025 and early 2026, show no recurring defects, indicating those earlier faults were addressed and have not returned. The vehicle has effectively moved from a minor but notable advisory cluster to a fully clean record. The mileage accumulation tells an unusual story. Between September 2023 and November 2025, the car covered roughly 25,700 miles in just over two years, averaging around 12,000 miles annually, which is broadly consistent with the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 13,310 miles per year. However, the gap between the November 2025 test at 159,581 miles and the January 2026 test at 159,720 miles shows only 139 miles covered in nearly two months, suggesting the car may have been largely stationary during that period or used only for very short trips. The earlier history between 2022 and 2023 shows a similar pace of roughly 13,000 miles per year, so the overall usage pattern is consistent rather than erratic. A buyer inspecting this car in person should pay particular attention to the front braking system. The 2023 failure on the nearside front pad wear sensor wire, combined with the illuminated brake pad warning, points to a moment where pad material was critically worn or the wiring harness was damaged. While the subsequent clean passes suggest replacement, verifying the condition of both front and rear brake discs, pads, and sensor wiring is essential. The tyre pressure monitoring system alert flagged in 2023 also warrants a live check of all four tyre sidewall integrity and sensor function, as intermittent TPMS faults can persist intermittently even after apparent resolution. Beyond the flagged items, the high recorded mileage at 159,720 miles means suspension bushes, coil springs, drop links, and exhaust mounting rubbers are well within the typical replacement window for this generation A6. A thorough inspection of subframe and inner wing corrosion is advisable, particularly given the vehicle's age and the possibility of prolonged stationary periods. The clean recent MOT record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a physical underbody and mechanical inspection on a car of this age and mileage.