2017 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · FL17 AWF

The 2017 Audi A6 passed its most recent MOT on 14 July 2025 at 100,677 miles, but the record reveals a deteriorating maintenance trend. After four consecutive clean passes between 2021 and 2023, the 2024 test flagged worn front lower suspension arm bushes on the offside, and the 2025 test added advisories for both nearside and offside front brake pads wearing thin. The vehicle has moved from a period of zero defects to accumulating advisories across two consecutive annual tests, suggesting deferred attention to front-end consumables and suspension components. The mileage accumulation pattern is broadly consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,186 miles per year. However, the interval between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests shows only 19,913 miles covered, a notable jump from the 23,818 miles recorded in the prior twelve-month period. This acceleration in annual mileage aligns with the increased wear flagged in the latest test and indicates the car is being driven harder or more frequently than in previous years. The recurring front-end advisories warrant close physical inspection. A buyer should examine the condition of the front suspension arm bushes, ball joints, and coil springs, as worn bushes often mask deeper deterioration in related components. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in July 2025 and have likely since reached minimum thickness, so a pad and disc inspection is essential before purchase. Check for uneven disc scoring, binding calipers, and the condition of brake hoses and lines, particularly around the offside front corner where suspension wear was first flagged. Beyond the recorded advisories, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable given the vehicle's age. Examine subframes, suspension mounting points, and inner wing arches for structural rust, as Audi A6 models of this generation can develop corrosion in these areas if underseal has degraded. The exhaust system and DPF should also be assessed for condition and function, given the increased mileage in the recent period. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is strongly recommended before committing to this vehicle.