2017 Audi A6 2.0L Diesel · WN67 WHB

This 2017 Audi A6 presents a notably clean roadworthiness profile across its recorded DVSA test history, with four consecutive MOT passes between 2022 and 2025 and no advisories, defects, or failures logged at any point. The most recent examination on 22 July 2025 returned a pass with the tester recording no items requiring attention, continuing a stable trend that suggests the vehicle has not developed the kind of progressive deterioration often seen on cars of this age, such as corrosion on suspension components, exhaust system decay, or brake wear reaching rejectable thresholds. The absence of any advisory notes across four consecutive tests is particularly meaningful for an executive saloon approaching its tenth year, as advisories on components like brake discs, pads, tyres, or suspension bushes are very common at this stage and their absence points to a car that has either been conscientiously maintained or one whose wear items have not yet reached the advisory trigger levels. There is no recorded evidence of structural corrosion, fluid leaks, suspension noise, brake binding, or exhaust integrity issues that would typically be captured during a routine MOT inspection. With 82,473 miles accumulated over approximately nine years, this A6 averages around 9,164 miles per annum, which sits comfortably within the typical usage range for a UK-driven executive vehicle of this age and class. There are no anomalous gaps in the testing history to suggest the car was laid up for extended periods, nor is there any evidence of a sudden mileage surge between tests that might indicate an odometer discrepancy or rapid accumulation that would accelerate wear on the drivetrain. The smooth, incremental mileage progression is consistent with regular commuting or mixed-use driving rather than the stop-start pattern associated with short urban journeys or the heavy sustained use seen on high-mileage motorway runners. Mechanically, this usage profile tends to be favourable for the clutch, dual-mass flywheel (if applicable to the gearbox fitted), and turbocharger longevity, though it does mean the consumable items such as brake discs, pads, and tyres will have experienced realistic service lives. Given the completely clean advisory record, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history to identify specific wear items that will require imminent attention, and therefore the physical inspection and test drive become especially important. On the road, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the front lower wishbones, top mounts, and anti-roll bar drop links, which are common wear points on the A6 and can develop play before they are flagged on an MOT. Under braking, check for any pedal vibration or judder that could indicate disc warping, and verify that the vehicle pulls straight without steering drift, which would suggest uneven pad deposition or a binding caliper. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil seepage from the engine sump, turbo oil lines, or the front and rear differential seals, as well as any surface corrosion on the subframe mounting points and suspension arms that may not yet have reached the MOT corrosion threshold but could progress over the next twelve months. Finally, it is worth carrying out a thorough visual check of the tyres for both tread depth and even wear across the axle, because uneven shoulder wear on an A6 often points to worn suspension bushes or alignment issues rather than simple ageing of the rubber. Confirm that all electronic systems, including the infotainment screen, parking sensors, climate control, and driver assistance features, operate correctly, as electrical faults are common in higher-mileage Audis but would not be recorded under standard MOT testing criteria. Verify the service history independently, paying particular attention to recent replacements of the timing belt or chain service interval, brake fluid, and gearbox oil, as these items do not appear on the MOT but are critical to the long-term reliability of this model. With no recorded defects and mileage consistent with steady use, the vehicle represents a low-risk prospect from a roadworthiness standpoint, though a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist remains advisable to identify the wear items that the MOT may not yet have captured.