AUDI A6 MOT pass rate
85.3% of 216,049 AUDI A6 MOT tests pass.
The A6's pass rate of 85.3% is in line with the average across all AUDI models, at 84.5%.
The AUDI A6 passes its MOT 85.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.9% at 0–3 years to 74.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.9% | 5,739 | 31,694 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.5% | 34,382 | 52,434 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.6% | 76,437 | 86,602 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.5% | 65,336 | 126,131 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.6% | 34,155 | 159,732 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A6
The most common reason the AUDI A6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 37.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 33.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 17.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 11.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.6% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 2.8% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI TT — 83.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI A6?
- 85.3% of AUDI A6 MOT tests pass, based on 216,049 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI A6?
- The most common reason the AUDI A6 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI A6's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.