Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa
From 3,135 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sas fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.7% vs 92.3% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 102 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 102 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 35 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 28 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 19 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 14 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 13 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view |
| 2019 | 92.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sas tested had between 24,810 and 54,295 miles on the clock.
At 42,656 median miles, the A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,135 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 102 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa is 42,656 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,810 and 54,295 miles.
Buying a used A6 S Line Black Ed 40 Tdi Sa?
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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