2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,777 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,777 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    460 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    111 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    108 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened0.4%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    39 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes1.9%
  3. Suspension1.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  6. Lights & electrics0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened3.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%

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 2019 Audi A6?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2019 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,777 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).