2017 Audi A6 3.0L Diesel · MM17 AEA

The 2017 Audi A6 passed its most recent MOT on 19 January 2026 at 88,293 miles, leaving it roadworthy with a six-month-old certificate. The maintenance trend is worsening. Minor consumable wear has escalated into worn suspension components. The January 2026 test flagged both front lower suspension arm pins and bushes worn but not yet causing excessive movement, plus both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edge. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,810 miles per year, typical for a nine-year-old executive saloon. The record shows clean passes in December 2021 at 41,830 miles and January 2025 at 80,002 miles, with steady annual increments of around 8,000 to 9,000 miles between 2023 and 2026. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The sparse early history suggests the prior owner kept basic upkeep current, though the washer fault logged in January 2023 hints at limited cold-weather preparation. Recurring tyre edge wear traces back to January 2024 on the front axle and migrated to the rear by January 2026, pointing to either chronic alignment neglect or aggressive cornering habits. The newly noted front suspension arm bushes demand physical inspection. A technician should measure bush play on a ramp and check for cracking or fluid contamination before purchase. Buyers must verify the rear tyres' remaining tread in person and confirm the front bushes have not degraded since the test. The absence of brake, corrosion, or emissions advisories across all entries indicates no serious structural or mechanical risk on record, but the worsening wear pattern warrants a pre-purchase suspension assessment.