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ESZ 2196

2017 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,197 mi
Last recorded90,197 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 2196
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 90,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,120 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,139 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 61,599 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,496 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 43,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,730 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 30,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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ESZ 2196 is a 2017 Audi A6 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESZ 2196, 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 ESZ 2196 registered?

ESZ 2196 is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is ESZ 2196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 2196 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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