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RE17 EWS

2017 Audi A6

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 EWS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 72,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 62,810 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 62,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,915 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 1 Feb 2021 25,988 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 25,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,886 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 25,886 miles

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

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

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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RE17 EWS is a 2017 Audi A6 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE17 EWS, 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 RE17 EWS registered?

RE17 EWS is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is RE17 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 EWS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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