2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

410 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test153,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 410 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low3.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    23 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  9. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.7%
  10. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.1%
  2. Brakes25.1%
  3. Suspension16.1%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2002 Audi A6?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2002 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 410 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).