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Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 1,885 real MOT tests across 477 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,885 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
33,770mi
Annual Mileage
7,995mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT 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 Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa.

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Number Plates

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Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.5%
2020
91.1%
2019

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,556 mi/yr
Typical
7,995 mi/yr
Average
8,861 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,794 mi/yr

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 864 92.5% 24,732 33,834 44,899
2019 969 91.1% 23,504 33,752 46,920

How Long Does a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 477 Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
33,770 mi
75th Percentile
46,163 mi
95th Percentile
72,998 mi
Max Recorded
130,746 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa

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

Best year
2020

92.5% MOT pass rate from 864 tests

Year to avoid
2019

91.1% MOT pass rate from 969 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.5% across 864 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.1% — 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 Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT 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 Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa THIS CAR 91.8% 1,885 33,770 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
Mercedes-benz Glb 200 AMG Line Premium + A 92.2% 2,714 26,408 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa?

The Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 1,885 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 Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT 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 Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa owner drives around 7,995 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 Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 1,885 MOT tests, the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa does around 7,995 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT 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 Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED 45 TFSI QUAT Sa is 2020 with a 92.5% pass rate across 864 tests.