Audi A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A
From 1,055 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 37 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 | 37 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a seat belt or flexible stalk damaged | 1 |
| a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-As tested had between 17,050 and 29,940 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,251 median miles, the A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,055 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A6 Sport 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A is 23,251 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,050 and 29,940 miles.
Buying a used A6 Sport 40 Tfsi 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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