2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,569 MOT tests in 2024. 79.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time79.8%
Failed or needed repairs20.2%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,569 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    536 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    224 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    140 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    108 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Suspension5.2%
  3. Lights & electrics5.1%
  4. Body & chassis3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Brakes2.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  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 2014 Audi A6?

In 2024, 79.8% of 2014 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,569 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 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).