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J16 GKW

2017 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,220 mi
Last recorded126,220 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GKW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 126,220 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 126,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 118,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 109,783 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 109,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2023 100,300 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 100,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2022 92,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,282 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 83,258 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 73,484 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 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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J16 GKW is a 2017 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J16 GKW, 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 J16 GKW registered?

J16 GKW is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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