Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
68.2% pass rate
from 8,004 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Springs (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.100% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Other suspension component (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Individual direction indicators (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.100% fail on Electrical equipment (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Battery(ies) (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.075% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.050% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.050% fail on Undertray
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.087% fail on View to rear
      • 0.087% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.012% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic parking brake (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses (70% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.025% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Requirements
      • 0.050% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Doors (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
      • 0.050% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on System
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.100% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.100% fail on Undertray
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.062% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Panel
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.050% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.100% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.100% fail on Power steering
      • 0.050% fail on Operation
      • 0.037% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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