Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2000

59.2% pass rate

from 441 tests in 2021

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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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.8% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.91% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.23% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Position lamp
- 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.23% fail on Switch
15% fail on Suspension
- 9.3% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 5.2% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
- 2.5% fail on Springs
  - 2.5% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.5% fail on Coil spring
- 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.23% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.45% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.45% fail on Ball joint (25 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.45% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.23% fail on Axles
  - 0.23% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.23% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.23% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
11% fail on Brakes
- 5.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.4% fail on Rbt
      - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.68% fail on Rbt
      - 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 2.3% fail on Brake discs (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.6% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.23% fail on Cable
- 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.68% fail on Pedal
- 0.45% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (118 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.23% fail on Lever
- 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.23% fail on Other components
9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.1% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 5.9% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.23% fail on Joints
- 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.91% fail on Seats
  - 0.91% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Body
  - 0.45% fail on Panel
  - 0.23% fail on Other body component
- 0.68% fail on Doors
  - 0.45% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.45% fail on Door condition
  - 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.23% fail on Door condition
- 0.45% fail on Bumpers
- 0.45% fail on Undertray (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
8.2% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 6.3% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Steering gear
  - 1.8% fail on Steering rack
- 0.23% fail on Power steering
  - 0.23% fail on Other components
- 0.23% fail on Steering play
  - 0.23% fail on Steering rack
6.6% fail on Visibility
- 5.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.45% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.45% fail on Windscreen
- 0.23% fail on Bonnet
6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.45% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
4.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.23% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.68% fail on Registration plates
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Attachment