Audi A6 vs Audi Rs 7 tfsi mhev quattro auto: 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 Rs 7 tfsi mhev quattro auto
89%
MOT pass rate · 99 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Audi Rs 7 tfsi mhev quattro auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A6 | Audi Rs 7 tfsi mhev quattro auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 15% |
| Average mileage | 136,441 mi | 34,781 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 246,602 | 99 |
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 Rs 7 tfsi mhev quattro auto
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Audi Rs 7 tfsi mhev quattro auto is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.