2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

206 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test161,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.9%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.4%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.4%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.9%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.2%
  2. Lights & electrics22.8%
  3. Body & chassis13.1%
  4. Suspension10.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  7. Steering5.8%
  8. Tyres4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.7%

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: 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 2001 Audi A6?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2001 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 206 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).