Audi A6 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 205,631 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 205,631 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of Audi A6 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A6 tends to fail
Share of Audi A6 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, brakes, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Audi A6 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi A6 holds up well for its age: 84% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 75% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi A6?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi A6 in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; 4 to 7 years, 90%; 8 to 12 years, 84%; and 13 years and older, 70%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi A6 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi A6 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).