2013 Audi A6 · 38,428 MOT tests
2013 Audi A6 reliability
2013 Audi A6s fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 A6 years (38,428 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 104,578
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,428
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi A6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Suspension5.1%
- Lights and electrics4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Brakes2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.55%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.36%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.12%
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 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.66%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.45%)
Other years
Every Audi A6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Audi A6 reliable?
2013 Audi A6s fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 A6 years (38,428 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi A6 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.96% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.55% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi A6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi A6 shows 104,578 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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