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Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
82.3% pass rate
from 11,142 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Electrical equipment (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0090% fail on Switch
  • 3.7% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0090% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Linkage
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0090% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0090% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0090% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0090% fail on Operation
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0090% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.045% fail on Parking brake control (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0090% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0090% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0090% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.099% fail on Front passenger's door (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0090% fail on Tank
      • 0.0090% fail on Pipe
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0090% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0090% fail on Undertray
  • 0.64% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition (30% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0090% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0090% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0090% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0090% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0090% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.072% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage components (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0090% fail on Electronic power steering
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