MOT reliability
Audi A6 tdi quattro
30 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 30 Audi A6 tdi quattro vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Audi A6 tdi quattro has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 187,428 miles.
30
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
9,153
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A6 tdi quattro problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A6 tdi quattro MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes8%
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Visibility7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Audi A6 tdi quattro pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (29), Petrol (1)
Most common Audi A6 tdi quattro MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A6 tdi quattro MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- REAR PADS WORN (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Central Rear Upper NOT WORKING (2 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- NSR and OSR tyres tread close to limit. (1 times)
Audi A6 tdi quattro pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 206,351 |
| 2004 | 1 | 23 | 83% | 122,548 |
Audi A6 tdi quattro reliability FAQ
Across 30 Audi A6 tdi quattro vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A6 tdi quattro MOT issues are:
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).
The typical Audi A6 tdi quattro in our data has covered around
187,428 miles.
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