2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,305 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,305 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    295 marked dangerous
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    179 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    97 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Body & chassis2.2%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%

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 2017 Audi A6?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2017 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,305 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).