2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,141 MOT tests in 2024. 82.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time82.8%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,141 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    505 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    190 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    141 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.3%
  2. Suspension4.1%
  3. Body & chassis3.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  5. Lights & electrics2.7%
  6. Brakes2.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

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 2015 Audi A6?

In 2024, 82.8% of 2015 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,141 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).