2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,071 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,071 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    555 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    260 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    147 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Suspension2.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  4. Body & chassis2.6%
  5. Lights & electrics2.2%
  6. Brakes2.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%

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: 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 2016 Audi A6?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2016 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,071 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).