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S5 TEC

2017 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,256 mi
Last recorded42,256 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 TEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,846 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 22,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2020 18,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 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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S5 TEC is a 2017 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol 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 S5 TEC, 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 S5 TEC registered?

S5 TEC is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 3 April 2017.

Is S5 TEC safe to buy?

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