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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
59.9% pass rate
from 1,525 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (42% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (41% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.066% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.066% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.066% fail on Horn
    • 0.066% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Suspension (19% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.46% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.066% fail on Bellows
      • 0.066% fail on Pipes
      • 0.066% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 11% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.066% fail on Linkage
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.79% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.066% fail on Servos
      • 0.066% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.066% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.066% fail on Servos
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Catch
      • 0.46% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
        • 0.13% fail on Catch (42 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
        • 0.066% fail on Catch
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Body (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Body condition
      • 0.066% fail on Other body component
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
      • 0.13% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Tank
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.33% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.066% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
    • 0.066% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.066% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.066% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.066% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.066% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.066% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.13% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.066% fail on Other components
        • 0.066% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.066% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.66% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.066% fail on Pump
      • 0.066% fail on Rams
    • 0.066% fail on Steering play
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.066% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.066% fail on Condition

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