2017 Audi A6 · 35,337 MOT tests
2017 Audi A6 reliability
2017 Audi A6s fail 12% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 A6 years (35,337 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- 12%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 61,653
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,337
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Audi A6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Brakes1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Suspension0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.96%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.65%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.57%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.84%)
Other years
Every Audi A6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Audi A6 reliable?
2017 Audi A6s fail 12% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 20 A6 years (35,337 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Audi A6 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.84% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.18% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Audi A6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Audi A6 shows 61,653 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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