2017 Audi A6 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 85.1% of Audi A6s first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 28,174 A6 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and noise, emissions and leaks.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Audi A6s first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2017 Audi A6 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, A6s first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the A6 figure was 6.9 points higher.
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| Test year | 2017 A6 | All cars first used 2017 | A6 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.9% | 85.9% | 9,962 |
| 2022 | 88.7% | 83.9% | 9,620 |
| 2023 | 87.5% | 81.7% | 9,535 |
| 2024 | 85.5% | 79.8% | 9,436 |
| 2025 | 85.1% | 78.2% | 9,203 |
Common 2017 Audi A6 MOT failures
Share of the 3,932 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 15.7% | 616 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 11.2% | 439 |
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 9.6% | 377 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 9.4% | 369 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 7.8% | 305 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2017 Audi A6 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
Common 2017 Audi A6 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 A6s, as a share of all 28,174 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 16.0% | 4,504 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 7.6% | 2,128 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 5.5% | 1,555 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.0% | 1,117 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 2.5% | 717 |
Questions about the 2017 Audi A6 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 Audi A6?
In 2025, 85.1% of A6s first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2017 A6 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 44.0% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (13.9%) and noise, emissions and leaks (13.2%). The single most common item was “Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm” (15.7%).
How often does a 2017 Audi A6 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 14.9% of first tests on A6s first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 12.6% failed, and a further 2.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 3,932 of 28,174 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2017 Audi A6 MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 16.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (7.6%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (5.5%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (4.0%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (2.5%).
Is a 2017 Audi A6 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 88.9% in 2021 to 85.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2017
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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