Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
55.2% pass rate
from 163 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.61% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
  • 20% fail on Suspension (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.61% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.61% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.61% fail on Axles
      • 0.61% fail on Axle
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.6% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's door (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.61% fail on Pipe
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt
          • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.61% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.61% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.61% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
  • 6.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Operation
      • 0.61% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.61% fail on Other components
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (38 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.61% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.61% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates

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