2010 Audi A6 · 24,095 MOT tests
2010 Audi A6 reliability
2010 Audi A6s fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 A6 years (24,095 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- 28.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 135,929
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,095
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.3% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi A6
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Suspension9.4%
- Tyres8.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Brakes3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 2.71%
Worn linkage pins or bushes cause knocking and poor handling, and can get worse, so they need replacing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.31%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.56%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.26%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.85%)
Other years
Every Audi A6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Audi A6 reliable?
2010 Audi A6s fail 28.5% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 A6 years (24,095 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi A6 MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn (2.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.34% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi A6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi A6 shows 135,929 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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