2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,465 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test160,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,465 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    230 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    220 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.1%
  2. Suspension15.1%
  3. Tyres9.6%
  4. Brakes7.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2007 Audi A6?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2007 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,465 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).