2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,839 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,839 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    292 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    169 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    153 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.6%
  2. Lights & electrics11.6%
  3. Tyres8.9%
  4. Brakes5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Audi A6?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2011 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,839 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).