Audi A6 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi A6. Check any A6 by registration number below.

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85.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.6%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi A6 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi A6 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, which is 4.6 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A6 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi A6 fails its MOT are a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your A6 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi A6, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi A6 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 173 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 3yr

124k mi

2021

Based on 2,015 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

57k mi

2020

Based on 5,141 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2019

Based on 23,767 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 3yr

57k mi

Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

2018

Based on 23,452 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2017

Based on 26,790 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

2016

Based on 36,928 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

12.4%

2015

Based on 31,633 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

13.5%

Mileage at 10yr

167k mi

2014

Based on 29,765 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

15.3%

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2013

Based on 28,528 vehicles

84.5%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 10yr

174k mi

2012

Based on 22,127 vehicles

83.5%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

17.2%

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2011

Based on 18,080 vehicles

78.5%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2010

Based on 17,284 vehicles

77.3%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

21.6%

2009

Based on 11,524 vehicles

77.7%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

20.4%

2008

Based on 15,596 vehicles

75.0%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2007

Based on 15,539 vehicles

75.2%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

22.1%

2006

Based on 9,430 vehicles

74.1%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2005

Based on 5,264 vehicles

73.5%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2004

Based on 3,125 vehicles

70.1%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2003

Based on 2,043 vehicles

68.1%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

24.7%

2002

Based on 6,919 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

25.0%

Mileage at 10yr

231k mi

2001

Based on 6,725 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

21.5%

Mileage at 10yr

225k mi

2000

Based on 7,674 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

20.4%

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

1999

Based on 7,176 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

25.8%

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

1998

Based on 5,931 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

16.2%

Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

1997

Based on 3,299 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

27.2%

1996

Based on 2,644 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

20.6%

1995

Based on 1,480 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

13.3%

1994

Based on 603 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

23.3%

1993

Based on 114 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

0

Based on 146,874 vehicles

84.7%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi A6

The most common reasons a Audi A6 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud

4.3%

Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements

4.3%

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.6%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.4%

Audi A6 Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Audi A6

Audi A6 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi A6 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi A6?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi A6 is 85.1% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi A6?

The most common MOT failures on the Audi A6 are: A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud (4.3%), Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (4.3%), An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Audi A6 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, the Audi A6 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi A6?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi A6?

Typical mileage for the Audi A6: 124,196 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A6 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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