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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
75.3% pass rate
from 7,851 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.8% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.064% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.94% fail on Direction indicators (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Flashing type (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Individual direction indicators (41% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Electrical equipment (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.038% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on View to rear
      • 0.089% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.076% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.68% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.013% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.064% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.025% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.076% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.076% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
      • 0.025% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Towbar
      • 0.013% fail on Coupling
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.52% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
    • 0.038% fail on Power steering
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

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