MOT reliability
Audi A 6
5 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Audi A 6 vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Audi A 6 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 134,130 miles.
5
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
8,069
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A 6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A 6 MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates1%
Audi A 6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4), Petrol (1)
Most common Audi A 6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A 6 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- brake discs s/worn (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Engine cover and under trays fitted. (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Audi A 6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 94,746 |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 175,452 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 63,719 |
| 2000 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 221,141 |
| 1994 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 115,595 |
Audi A 6 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Audi A 6 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A 6 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Audi A 6 in our data has covered around
134,130 miles.
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