2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

205 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 205 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits2.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Body & chassis14.6%
  3. Suspension14.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.1%
  5. Brakes13.2%
  6. Steering6.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  8. Tyres3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2000 Audi A6?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2000 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 205 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).