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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
63.0% pass rate
from 3,602 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Battery(ies) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.083% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.083% fail on Switch
    • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamp switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension arm (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Mounting
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.083% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.056% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.083% fail on Other suspension component (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.083% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.083% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.028% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (28% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.056% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.81% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Lever (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.056% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pedal
      • 0.028% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.056% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Tank
      • 0.056% fail on Pipe
      • 0.056% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Panel
      • 0.083% fail on Other body component
    • 0.083% fail on Chassis (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Chassis condition (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Undertray
    • 0.056% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.056% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.028% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.028% fail on Window
    • 0.083% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.083% fail on View to rear
      • 0.083% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.028% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Steering play
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.028% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.69% fail on Attachment (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Condition
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
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