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BL53 DML

2017 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

207,535 mi
Last recorded207,535 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DML
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 207,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 195,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 69,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 180,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 172,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 49,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 169,273 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 169,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure first joint broken exhaust fouling against body (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 23,871 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 147,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 119,443 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 119,186 miles

Offside Side repeater missing Mirror Side Repeater (1.4.A.2b)

Brake Pad Warning Light On Dash

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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BL53 DML is a 2017 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 DML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 DML registered?

BL53 DML is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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