2017 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · OU67 NLL

The most recent DVSA examination on 23 October 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which is the cleanest outcome in the vehicle's recent MOT history and represents a positive maintenance trend. Across the four most recent tests spanning late 2023 through late 2025, the vehicle has passed on three occasions with the only advisory being a minor note about under trays obscuring underside components, while the single failure in late 2023 related exclusively to a structurally compromised tyre rather than any underlying mechanical or structural deterioration. The trajectory therefore suggests a stable and improving condition, particularly given that the January 2022 test carried multiple tyre-related advisories including edges worn close to the legal limit and an offside rear tyre bald on its inside edge, indicating a sustained pattern of attention to tyre replacement that has since resolved. Overall, the MOT record does not raise red flags regarding corrosion, braking, suspension, or exhaust integrity, which is reassuring for a nine-year-old executive saloon. With 75,235 miles accumulated over approximately nine years, the vehicle is recording close to 8,360 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical usage band for a car of this age and segment. There are no conspicuous gaps in the MOT history that would suggest extended periods of standing, and the relatively consistent annual accumulation is consistent with regular rather than sporadic use. This mileage band is neither so low as to raise immediate concerns about dormant component degradation, nor so high as to flag accelerated wear of major mechanical items. From a mechanical standpoint, the recorded usage implies that consumable items such as brake discs and pads, tyres, the battery, and various fluids will have been worked through their normal service cycles, and any age-related perishing of rubber components should be proportionate rather than exceptional. The most material item in the MOT history is the dangerous failure recorded on 28 December 2023 for an offside front inner tyre exhibiting a bulge caused by structural separation. This type of defect is typically the result of impact damage, kerbing, or age-related degradation of the tyre casing rather than a manufacturing fault, and it is worth bearing in mind because it can recur if the remaining tyres on the vehicle have sustained similar but as-yet undetected sidewall damage. On inspection and test drive, the buyer should examine all four tyres closely for sidewall bulges, cracking, or perishing, particularly on the inner shoulders, and listen for any rhythmic thumping that can accompany a deformed tyre at speed. Given the inside-edge wear pattern noted on the offside rear in 2022, it is also prudent to check the current wheel alignment, as persistent inner-edge wear typically points to either a camber issue or worn suspension components such as rear control arm bushes, trailing arm bushings, or top mounts. On a road test, any pulling to one side, uneven steering effort, or clonking over uneven surfaces would warrant further investigation into the suspension geometry. Beyond the recorded MOT items, several age- and mileage-appropriate checks are advisable for a 2017 Audi A6 approaching its tenth year. The 12V battery in vehicles of this age is often approaching the end of its effective service life and a load test or date-code check is worthwhile, particularly given the vehicle's relatively moderate use. Brake discs on a car of this mileage may show corrosion lips or surface pitting from standing periods between journeys, so the discs should be inspected for binding calipers by ensuring the car rolls freely when handbrake is released, and any juddering under braking noted on test. Fluid condition is calendar-sensitive rather than purely mileage-driven, so confirmation that the brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid have been refreshed in line with manufacturer schedules is important, and a missing or incomplete service history would justify a reduction in offer or a pre-purchase inspection by an independent specialist. The recurring advisory regarding under trays obscuring underside components should not be considered a defect but does mean that a thorough pre-purchase inspection should specifically request removal of those panels to allow visual confirmation of the exhaust, underbody, and suspension components, none of which have been formally examined in recent tests.