Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE reliable? We analysed 258 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE.
Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE THIS CAR | 74.0% | 258 | 192,730 mi | — yrs |
| Audi A3 | 78% | 7,415,025 | 78,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Audi A4 | 76.1% | 7,096,957 | 96,834 mi | 31 yrs |
| Audi A6 | 78.4% | 2,724,792 | 98,890 mi | 31 yrs |
| Peugeot 408 Allure Premium P-tech Ss A | 89.8% | 205 | 24,861 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.0% across 258 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Audi A6 1.9 TDI SE owner drives around 7,215 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.