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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
66.2% pass rate
from 8,690 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (20% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp (20% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on All direction indicators (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Electrical equipment (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Battery(ies) (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.012% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (13% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (30% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (30% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (18% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.023% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.081% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.081% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic parking brake (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.081% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
    • 0.023% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
      • 0.012% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.023% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
    • 0.023% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (84% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.069% fail on Joints
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.046% fail on System (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
        • 0.012% fail on Hinge
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.081% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.058% fail on Body (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Panel
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.023% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.012% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (60% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Prescribed areas (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements
    • 0.66% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (30% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.99% fail on Road Wheels (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Condition
  • 0.96% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.012% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
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