2016 Audi A6 · 49,292 MOT tests
2016 Audi A6 reliability
2016 Audi A6s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 A6 years (49,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A6s: 20.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 72,712
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,292
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi A6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Suspension1.8%
- Brakes1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.17%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.06%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.97%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.9%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.97%)
Other years
Every Audi A6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Audi A6 reliable?
2016 Audi A6s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 A6 years (49,292 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi A6 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.09% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.17% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi A6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi A6 shows 72,712 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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