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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
72.4% pass rate
from 7,596 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (25 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.066% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.039% fail on Shock absorbers (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Individual direction indicators (41% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamp switch (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.053% fail on Switch
    • 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.026% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.066% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.039% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.026% fail on View to rear (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Mirrors (81% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.99% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.066% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic parking brake (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.066% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.053% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.039% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.039% fail on Chassis
      • 0.039% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Power steering
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.039% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.026% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.026% fail on Anchorages (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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