2011 Audi A6 · 25,126 MOT tests
2011 Audi A6 reliability
2011 Audi A6s fail 26% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 A6 years (25,126 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 126,177
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,126
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Audi A6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9%
- Tyres8%
- Lights and electrics8%
- Brakes3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.74%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.87%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 1.85%
Worn linkage pins or bushes cause knocking and poor handling, and can get worse, so they need replacing.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.42%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.37%
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 (15.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.19%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (3.66%)
Other years
Every Audi A6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Audi A6 reliable?
2011 Audi A6s fail 26% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 A6 years (25,126 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Audi A6 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.76% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.74% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Audi A6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Audi A6 shows 126,177 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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