Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
70.6% pass rate
from 5,214 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (30% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (30% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.058% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.019% fail on Pipes
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.019% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.019% fail on Arm
    • 1.00% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.058% fail on Electrical equipment (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.096% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Fluid leaks (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.038% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.038% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.019% fail on Pedal
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.096% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.058% fail on View to rear
      • 0.058% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.038% fail on Joints
    • 0.25% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.077% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.019% fail on Tank
    • 0.077% fail on Body
      • 0.077% fail on Other body component
    • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame condition
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.019% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.42% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.096% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Operation
    • 0.058% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.077% fail on Condition
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