Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
58.9% pass rate
from 987 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.30% fail on Horn
    • 0.41% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.81% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.30% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Suspension arms (71% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Ball joint (98% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (79% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.41% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Drive shafts (49% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Joints (47% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.51% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Other body component
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
        • 0.10% fail on Catch
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Seats
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Boot lid (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Boot lid condition (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.10% fail on Rams
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.10% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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