AUDI A6 MOT Pass Rate
83.9% of 51,194 AUDI A6 MOT tests pass.
The A6's pass rate of 83.9% is in line with the average across all AUDI models, at 83.6%.
The AUDI A6 passes its MOT 83.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.3% at 0–3 years to 75.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.3% | 90 | 35,002 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.9% | 5,019 | 56,946 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.1% | 18,189 | 88,450 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.9% | 18,306 | 126,889 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.3% | 9,590 | 161,129 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A6
The most common reason the AUDI A6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 35.1% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 16.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 2.5% | ball joint has excessive play |