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Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A reliable? We analysed 954 real MOT tests across 287 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 954 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
39,036mi
Annual Mileage
9,746mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A.

Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.2%
2021
90%
2020
91.8%
2019

Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,416 mi/yr
Typical
9,746 mi/yr
Average
10,726 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,778 mi/yr

Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 218 92.2% 23,178 36,562 48,270
2020 501 90.0% 27,974 38,095 51,569
2019 194 91.8% 31,466 44,765 68,338

How Long Does a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A Last?

Based on 287 Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
39,036 mi
75th Percentile
54,224 mi
95th Percentile
90,942 mi
Max Recorded
141,100 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

92.2% MOT pass rate from 218 tests

Year to avoid
2020

90.0% MOT pass rate from 501 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 218 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A THIS CAR 91.2% 954 39,036 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
Suzuki Gz 125 K9 76.4% 1,159 8,344 mi 18 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A?

The Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 954 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A owner drives around 9,746 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.

Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A reliable?
Based on 954 MOT tests, the Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A do per year?
The typical Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A does around 9,746 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A6 Aroad Spt 45TDI MHEV QUAT A is 2021 with a 92.2% pass rate across 218 tests.