Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
80.4% pass rate
from 8,956 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (49% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (49% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.022% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.38% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.078% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Horn
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.056% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.51% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
      • 0.011% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.078% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.067% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe
    • 0.033% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Towbar
      • 0.011% fail on Safety device
    • 0.011% fail on Floor
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Brake performance (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.033% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.022% fail on Parking brake control (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.011% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
  • 0.77% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.022% fail on Fluid leaks (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.056% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.056% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Steering linkage components (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.011% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

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