Audi A6 MOT Results
Registered in 199846.9% pass rate
from 552 tests in 2017
(14% worse than other 1998 cars)
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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.
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30% fail on
Suspension
(49% worse than other 1998 cars)
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13% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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13% fail on
Front drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 13% fail on Constant velocity joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.36% fail on Drive shafts
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13% fail on
Front drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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13% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 4.5% fail on Front suspension joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Shock absorbers
(97% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on Location
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.4% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.91% fail on Rear
- 0.54% fail on Front
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0.91% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.72% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.36% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
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13% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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28% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(23% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 9.1% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 1998 cars)
-
8.5% fail on
Headlamps
(150% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Headlamp (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Dipswitch
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6.3% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.4% fail on Front lamps
- 1.3% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.18% fail on All position lamps
- 5.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
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3.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(110% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Fog lamp (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.8% fail on Individual lamps
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
-
3.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.36% fail on Battery
- 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors
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15% fail on
Brakes
-
6.3% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.9% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.3% fail on Front wheels (62% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
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6.0% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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5.1% fail on
Components
- 2.5% fail on Pipes
- 2.5% fail on Hoses
- 0.72% fail on Leaks
- 0.36% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
-
5.1% fail on
Components
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3.8% fail on
Hub components
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs
- 0.72% fail on Brake calipers (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.4% fail on ABS
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.72% fail on Condition
- 0.36% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.18% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.18% fail on
Pedal
- 0.18% fail on Condition
-
0.18% fail on
Pedal
- 0.18% fail on Restricted movement
-
6.3% fail on
Brake performance
-
11% fail on
Tyres
(45% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Tread depth
- 5.3% fail on Condition (63% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
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9.6% fail on
Steering
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Steering system
(150% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Ball joint
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0.18% fail on
Free play
- 0.18% fail on Steering rack
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0.54% fail on
Power steering
- 0.36% fail on Other components
- 0.18% fail on Operation
-
9.1% fail on
Steering system
(150% worse than other 1998 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.5% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.72% fail on Mirrors
- 0.54% fail on Windscreen
- 0.36% fail on Bonnet
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6.7% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(39% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Emissions (44% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
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0.91% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.54% fail on System
- 0.36% fail on Cap
- 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.8% fail on
Doors
(140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Passengers front
- 0.54% fail on Drivers
- 0.54% fail on Passengers other
- 1.6% fail on Body condition
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0.18% fail on
Seats
- 0.18% fail on Passengers
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1.8% fail on
Doors
(140% worse than other 1998 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(43% better than other 1998 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(110% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.5% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.54% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.18% fail on Condition
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3.1% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(110% worse than other 1998 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate
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0.72% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.72% fail on Attachment