Audi A6 vs Audi R8 v10: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A6
78%
MOT pass rate · 246,602 vehicles
Audi R8 v10
100%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi R8 v10 (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A6 | Audi R8 v10 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,441 mi | 20,292 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 246,602 | 3 |
Most common faults
Audi A6
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Audi R8 v10
- Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few small cuts in both rear tyres treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Few small cuts in both rear tyres treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- TPMS light / message On dash.
- TPMS light On dash.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi R8 v10 (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.