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BT17 YMU

2017 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 YMU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 139,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,663 miles

Rear axle surface corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2024 115,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 115,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joining clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

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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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BT17 YMU is a 2017 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT17 YMU, 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 BT17 YMU registered?

BT17 YMU is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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