2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,574 MOT tests in 2024. 65.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.6%
Failed or needed repairs34.4%
Typical mileage at test154,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,574 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    251 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    233 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.9%
  2. Suspension14.8%
  3. Tyres10.9%
  4. Brakes7.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2008 Audi A6?

In 2024, 65.6% of 2008 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,574 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).