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Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa reliable? We analysed 5,998 real MOT tests across 1,823 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,998 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.2%
Typical Mileage
42,964mi
Annual Mileage
10,119mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa 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 Black ED 40 TDI Sa.

Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa Number Plates

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Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.9%
2021
91.2%
2020
89.2%
2019

Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 16

Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,793 mi/yr
Typical
10,119 mi/yr
Average
12,134 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,685 mi/yr

Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,618 88.9% 29,366 40,592 54,392
2020 2,639 91.2% 29,896 42,245 57,905
2019 1,466 89.2% 32,419 45,664 62,028

How Long Does a Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa Last?

Based on 1,823 Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
42,964 mi
75th Percentile
58,410 mi
95th Percentile
88,766 mi
Max Recorded
307,303 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa

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

Best year
2020

91.2% MOT pass rate from 2,639 tests

Year to avoid
2021

88.9% MOT pass rate from 1,618 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 2,639 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — 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 Black ED 40 TDI Sa 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 Black ED 40 TDI Sa THIS CAR 90.2% 5,998 42,964 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
Harley Davidson 1340 88.3% 2,547 20,622 mi 39 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa?

The Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 5,998 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 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa 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 Black ED 40 TDI Sa owner drives around 10,119 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 Black ED 40 TDI Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa reliable?
Based on 5,998 MOT tests, the Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa has a 90.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa does around 10,119 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa?
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 Black ED 40 TDI Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Line Black ED 40 TDI Sa is 2020 with a 91.2% pass rate across 2,639 tests.