MOT Results

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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
60.3% pass rate
from 2,183 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.092% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.046% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.092% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.092% fail on Switch
    • 0.046% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.092% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.092% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.046% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 10% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.046% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.092% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.092% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.55% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic parking brake (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.092% fail on Leaks
      • 0.092% fail on Servos
    • 0.092% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.092% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.046% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.046% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.046% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.6% fail on Transmission (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
        • 0.046% fail on Catch
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Panel (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.092% fail on Tank
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
    • 0.046% fail on Load security
      • 0.046% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.046% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.046% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.092% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.092% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.092% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.046% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Airbags
      • 0.046% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.046% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.046% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.092% fail on Other components
      • 0.046% fail on Pump
    • 0.046% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.046% fail on Steering play
      • 0.046% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.092% fail on Condition
  • 0.092% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.046% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.046% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.046% fail on Speedometer
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