MOT reliability
Audi A6 tdi
13 vehicles · 116 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Audi A6 tdi vehicles and 116 completed MOT tests, the Audi A6 tdi has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 157,310 miles.
13
Vehicles
116
MOT tests
6,689
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A6 tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A6 tdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Other36%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Brakes12%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Visibility1%
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Steering1%
Audi A6 tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 8 | 62% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 10 | 60% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 8 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (13)
Most common Audi A6 tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A6 tdi MOT tests:
- No diesel emission readings (4 times)
- Covers on underbody (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Audi A6 tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 59,884 |
| 2011 | 1 | 21 | 62% | 173,389 |
| 2010 | 2 | 35 | 71% | 139,256 |
| 2009 | 1 | 20 | 70% | 117,684 |
Audi A6 tdi reliability FAQ
Across 13 Audi A6 tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A6 tdi MOT issues are:
No diesel emission readings; Covers on underbody; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Audi A6 tdi in our data has covered around
157,310 miles.
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