Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
56.2% pass rate
from 324 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.93% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.62% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.93% fail on Doors
      • 0.93% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.93% fail on Door condition
    • 0.62% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame (20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame condition (23 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.31% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.62% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.62% fail on Lever (18 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on Flexible brake hoses (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.93% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.93% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.62% fail on Washers (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.93% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Airbags
      • 0.31% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates

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