CarVerify

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a car check

Is the Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a reliable? We analysed 533 real MOT tests across 411 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 533 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
36,593mi
Annual Mileage
10,764mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-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 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a.

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91%
2023
91.9%
2022
98%
2021

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 2

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/R20 101Y 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,571 mi/yr
Typical
10,764 mi/yr
Average
13,414 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,672 mi/yr

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 166 91.0% 22,026 30,914 44,491
2022 296 91.9% 27,348 37,096 49,232
2021 50 98.0% 30,486 48,611 65,335

How Long Does a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a Last?

Based on 411 Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,593 mi
75th Percentile
49,685 mi
95th Percentile
85,409 mi
Max Recorded
179,736 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a

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

Best year
2021

98.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests

Year to avoid
2023

91.0% MOT pass rate from 166 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.0% across 50 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — 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 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-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 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a THIS CAR 92.3% 533 36,593 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 3008 Active Bluehdi S/s 95.1% 364 55,042 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a

Should you buy a used Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a?

The Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 533 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

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 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-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 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a owner drives around 10,764 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 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a reliable?
Based on 533 MOT tests, the Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a?
The most common failure point is brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened.
How many miles does a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a do per year?
The typical Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a does around 10,764 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-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 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT S-a is 2021 with a 98.0% pass rate across 50 tests.