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Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI reliable? We analysed 724 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 724 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.9%
Typical Mileage
125,327mi
Annual Mileage
9,416mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI 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 Special ED TDI.

Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI Number Plates

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

Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,682 mi/yr
Typical
9,416 mi/yr
Average
10,181 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,859 mi/yr

Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
125,327 mi
75th Percentile
157,758 mi
95th Percentile
203,064 mi
Max Recorded
259,423 mi

How Does the Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI 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 Special ED TDI THIS CAR 84.9% 724 125,327 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
Motorini Misano 50 68.8% 458 5,966 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI?

The Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 724 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI owner drives around 9,416 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 Special ED TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI reliable?
Based on 724 MOT tests, the Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI has a 84.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI do per year?
The typical Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI does around 9,416 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A6 S Line Special ED TDI?
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.