Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.9% pass rate
from 494 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.5% fail on Headlamp (60% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.61% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.61% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.40% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.81% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.40% fail on Tank
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
    • 0.81% fail on Body
      • 0.61% fail on Panel
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
    • 0.81% fail on Seats
      • 0.61% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.20% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.20% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.20% fail on Undertray
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.5% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.20% fail on Mounting
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.40% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (86% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags
      • 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment

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