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YL17 VAY

2017 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,451 mi
Last recorded91,451 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A656,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,451 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 91,447 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing on inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, wearing on inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,167 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 89,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,271 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,396 miles

brake pad wear indicator on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 9 Mar 2023 79,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear indicator on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,903 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 66,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 53,812 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip above zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 53,812 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip above zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 44,031 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 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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YL17 VAY is a 2017 Audi A6 in Black 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 YL17 VAY, 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 YL17 VAY registered?

YL17 VAY is a 2017 Audi A6, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is YL17 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 VAY 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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