Audi A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A
From 231 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-As tested had between 21,576 and 40,213 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,633 median miles, the A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 231 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A is 28,633 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,576 and 40,213 miles.
Buying a used A6 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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