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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
66.7% pass rate
from 5,548 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Side repeaters (95% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.054% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.018% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10.0% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.072% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.036% fail on Sub-frames (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension unit
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic parking brake (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.090% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.054% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.054% fail on Servos
    • 0.018% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.072% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.054% fail on Bonnet (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear
      • 0.018% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
        • 0.018% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.70% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.054% fail on Pipe
      • 0.036% fail on Hose
      • 0.036% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.072% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.072% fail on Body (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
    • 0.036% fail on Doors (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.036% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.018% fail on Other towbar components
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.036% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.018% fail on Pump
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
    • 0.090% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.76% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.70% fail on Attachment (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
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