2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Audi A6 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,233 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,233 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    193 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    118 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    95 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  10. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.5%
  2. Suspension13.0%
  3. Tyres8.6%
  4. Brakes7.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

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 2009 Audi A6?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2009 Audi A6 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,233 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Audi A6?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Audi A6 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).