2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,331 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    622 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    196 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    137 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    96 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.2%
  3. Suspension7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Brakes3.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2013 Audi A6?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2013 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,331 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi A6?

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

Is the 2013 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).