2014 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · YP64 BKX

The MOT history for this 2014 Audi A6 presents a broadly reassuring roadworthiness profile, anchored by eight consecutive test passes without any failure entries, the most recent being recorded on 3 September 2025. The record is not entirely blemish-free, however, as four separate advisories have been logged across the testing period, all of which fall into two consistent categories: tyre sidewall condition and brake pad wear. Notably, the most recent advisory concerning slight nearside front outer tyre sidewall damage is the only item flagged at the 2025 test, and no advisory or defect was recorded at the 2024 examination. This intermittent advisory pattern, spaced over multiple years rather than clustered around a single test, suggests that consumable wear has been managed within test thresholds but warrants targeted physical inspection at the point of purchase. With 101,547 miles accumulated over approximately twelve years, this vehicle is running at an annual mileage of roughly 8,462 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age and class. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record between 2018 and 2025, indicating the car has remained in continuous use and subject to regular annual scrutiny rather than laid up for prolonged periods. The steady accumulation rate points to consistent, everyday driving rather than heavy motorway mileage or short-journey urban use that would disproportionately stress certain drivetrain components. At this odometer reading, attention should be directed towards mid-life wear items, particularly those affected by age as much as mileage, given the vehicle has now passed the twelve-year threshold where rubber components, bushings, and certain underbody protections begin to deteriorate irrespective of distance covered. The recurring advisory theme around tyre sidewall damage and perishing, flagged on both rear tyres in late 2022 and again on the nearside front in September 2025, is the most relevant item for a prospective buyer to address. Sidewall damage and cracking is a rubber degradation issue that can be accelerated by age, UV exposure, and kerbing impacts, and it should be examined closely on all four tyres, paying particular attention to bulges, cuts, or visible cracking in the sidewall flex zone. On a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping from the wheel area which can indicate a deformed or damaged tyre carcass, and check that the steering remains centred without pulling, as uneven sidewall integrity can subtly affect vehicle tracking. The 2020 advisory regarding front brake pads wearing thin should also prompt a direct inspection of the current pad material thickness and disc condition, as brake pads on a vehicle of this mileage and age typically require replacement in the intervening years and the absence of any further brake-related advisories since 2020 is worth verifying through a physical check rather than assumption. Beyond the flagged items, a pre-purchase inspection of this Audi A6 should focus on the typical age-related wear points for a transverse or longitudinally mounted engine and suspension platform of this generation. Check for oil seepage from the cam chain tensioner area and turbo oil feed lines, which are known areas on higher-mileage Audi TFSI and TDI units, and inspect the undertray for any signs of recent fluid residue on the subframe or exhaust heat shielding. On the suspension side, press each front corner down firmly and release to check for clonks from the front lower wishbones and anti-roll bar drop links, both of which are wear-prone on vehicles that have covered substantial mileage over mixed road surfaces. Steering should remain precise and free of notchiness through full lock, and any vibration through the brake pedal under moderate pedal pressure could indicate disc lipping or runout consistent with the front brake wear historically noted on this vehicle.