Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
87.0% pass rate
from 11,962 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.075% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.059% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0084% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.042% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0084% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.0084% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.0084% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0084% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0084% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.042% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums (78% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.059% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0084% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0084% fail on Other components
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Wipers (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0084% fail on Window
    • 0.0084% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.84% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.44% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.042% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0084% fail on Tank
      • 0.0084% fail on Pipe
    • 0.033% fail on Doors
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0084% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0084% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates (92% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment (71% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.050% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0084% fail on Electronic power steering
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