Audi A6 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
88.9% pass rate
from 9,089 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (81% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp (90% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.033% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (65% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wipers (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.033% fail on Window (30 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.69% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.077% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.14% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.077% fail on Rbt
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.022% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.011% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.011% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.54% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.022% fail on Springs
      • 0.022% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.011% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 0.011% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.033% fail on Transmission
      • 0.033% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.033% fail on Joints
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.011% fail on Body
      • 0.011% fail on Mounting fixings
Read the Honest John Review

  • Audi A6 (2018 on)
    Extremely comfortable and upmarket cabin. Lots of technology including mild and plug-in hybrid systems to help fuel economy.
  • Audi A6 (2011 - 2018)
    Impressive cabin with a straightforward layout. Very quiet and refined on the move. Navigation and leather seats in all models. Efficient 2.0 TDI provides good performance.

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