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A17 TAY

2018 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,009 mi
Last recorded49,009 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A649,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 49,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 41,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower straight arm inner and outer bushes are worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower straight arm inner and outer bushes are worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 35,619 miles

Central Front Exhaust sleeve corroded/split

Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,784 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 17,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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A17 TAY is a 2018 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 49,153 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 TAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 TAY registered?

A17 TAY is a 2018 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is A17 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 TAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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