2017 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · AD17 EJO

A clean advisory and failure history defines this 2017 Audi A6 across its recorded MOT tests, with five separate examinations between October 2023 and April 2025 each returning either a pass with no defects or, in one case, a failed test that also recorded no defects. The April 2025 pass represents the most recent confirmation of roadworthiness, and the absence of any advisory notes across the sequence suggests that the wear items typically monitored at test, including suspension components, braking hardware, exhaust integrity, tyres, and underbody condition, have not deteriorated to the point of examiner concern within the recorded period. The single failed test on 19 January 2024 is unusual in that no specific defect reasons were captured against it, which can occur when a vehicle is presented in a state that cannot be tested or when data entry omitted the categories; the immediate follow-up test recorded on the same date resulted in a pass, indicating the issue was resolved without any documented component intervention. The overall trend across these five examinations is one of stable compliance with the MOT standard, with no escalating pattern of corrosion, brake wear, or suspension deterioration evident in the DVSA record. With 61,728 miles accumulated over approximately nine years, the A6 has averaged around 6,860 miles annually, a figure broadly consistent with typical private and light business use for a vehicle of this class and age. There are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest long periods off the road, which means the brake, suspension, and drivetrain components have experienced regular working cycles rather than the prolonged stationary spells that can accelerate issues such as brake disc corrosion, brake caliper seizure, or dry-out of underbody rubber and polyurethane components. The even accumulation also points to steady thermal cycling of the engine and transmission, which is generally less mechanically stressful than either very high annual mileage or irregular short-trip use. Given the mileage and age, consumable wear such as tyres, brake pads, and discs may now be approaching or past their second or third replacement cycle, but this is normal service life progression rather than evidence of accelerated wear flagged at test. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific components from the MOT history to single out for targeted inspection, so attention should shift to the items most likely to be wearing on a nine-year-old Audi A6 with this mileage. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings, and pay attention to steering response for any vagueness, vibration, or pulling that might hint at worn wishbone bushings or tie rod inner joints. The braking system should be checked for any grinding, pulsation through the pedal, or uneven pulling under firm application, as Audi brake calipers can develop slider sticking and the discs are known to wear on the inner face, neither of which would necessarily be flagged at MOT if still within service limits. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the camchain area, turbo oil feed lines, and the valve cover gasket, and verify that the coolant expansion tank and associated hoses show no signs of staining or crystallisation from past leaks. A final check of the underbody for any surface corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points and exhaust hangers, would round out a sensible appraisal given the clean but otherwise unspectacular MOT record.