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A26 SLJ

2017 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,917 mi
Last recorded112,917 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 112,917 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 101,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 100,480 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,687 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 87,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,137 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 76,137 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,844 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower curved rear arm bushes perishing. No excess movement on test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechips to swept areas not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre tread has small cuts to inner edge. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn close to limit on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 48,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,130 miles

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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A26 SLJ is a 2017 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 56,735 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 A26 SLJ, 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 9 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A26 SLJ registered?

A26 SLJ is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is A26 SLJ safe to buy?

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