2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,207 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test163,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    159 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    120 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.6%
  2. Suspension17.0%
  3. Brakes9.9%
  4. Tyres9.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  6. Body & chassis4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Audi A6?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2006 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,207 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).