Audi A6
MOT data from 208,181 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 86.9%. Average mileage at test: 108,398 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6,440 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,979 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,761 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2,484 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,177 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,139 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2,117 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,961 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,665 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,341 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 189,178 | 86.7% |
| Petrol | 18,882 | 89.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 124 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | |||
| 1996 | 296 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 1997 | 202 | 71.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 1998 | 191 | 77.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | |||
| 1999 | 363 | 77.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2000 | 352 | 75.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2001 | 323 | 78.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | |||
| 2002 | 649 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 1,217 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 1,735 | 76.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 3,011 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2006 | 5,760 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 9,346 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2008 | 9,537 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2009 | 7,163 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 10,775 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 11,501 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2012 | 14,362 | 86.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 18,507 | 87.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2014 | 19,243 | 88% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 20,273 | 89.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 23,114 | 90% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2017 | 16,808 | 90.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2018 | 14,125 | 92.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 14,303 | 92.7% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2020 | 3,042 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2021 | 1,805 | 93.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
100,327 mi
Median
131,296 mi
75th percentile
178,842 mi
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