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SD17 VDY

2017 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,738 mi
Last recorded81,738 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 VDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,738 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,791 miles

Central Exhaust system joining sleeve clamps corroded and one of two broken

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2025 74,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both inoperative, also offside washer appears damaged in front bumper (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride hight sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system joining sleeve clamps corroded and one of two broken

Engine coolant level below minimum

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,300 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 22,024 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 21,895 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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SD17 VDY is a 2017 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD17 VDY, 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 SD17 VDY registered?

SD17 VDY is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is SD17 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 VDY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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