2017 Audi A6 4.0L Petrol · H8 JRV

The 2017 Audi A6 presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025. The most recent test on 1 July 2025 at 15,628 miles recorded zero defects, indicating that the previous tyre deterioration noted in 2023 has been fully rectified. This trajectory suggests attentive maintenance in recent years, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,736 miles per year. Between the 2022 test on 1 July at 12,261 miles and the 2023 test on 21 July at 14,763 miles, the car covered 2,502 miles in just over twelve months, representing a modest uptick in use. The subsequent interval from July 2023 to July 2025 shows only 206 miles added across two years, pointing to very light recent usage or prolonged periods of inactivity. Such low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components but raises the question of whether seals, rubber bushes, and tyres have aged through calendar deterioration rather than wear. The 2023 advisories on all four tyres, citing cracking, perishing, and edge wear, support this concern and confirm that age-related degradation was occurring at that point. Prospective buyers should focus their in-person inspection on tyre condition, suspension bushes, and brake components. Although the 2024 and 2025 tests were clean, the 2023 record flagged all four tyres for perishing and cracking, a condition that can recur on a vehicle sitting for extended periods. Check the date codes on the current tyres to confirm they post-date the 2023 advisory. Inspect the front and rear suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or play, as low-mileage vehicles often develop rubber deterioration from lack of use rather than mileage. Examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding, since infrequent driving can cause pads to stick and discs to score. Verify the structural integrity of the underside and subframes for any signs of corrosion, particularly if the car has been stored or used on salted roads sparingly.