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Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa reliable? We analysed 1,059 real MOT tests across 462 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,059 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.9%
Typical Mileage
31,989mi
Annual Mileage
7,816mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa.

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.3%
2022
92.4%
2021
95.5%
2020

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,766 mi/yr
Typical
7,816 mi/yr
Average
8,985 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,748 mi/yr

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 193 94.3% 20,769 26,764 37,016
2021 604 92.4% 24,089 31,861 41,534
2020 176 95.5% 26,273 34,295 43,816

How Long Does a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Last?

Based on 462 Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,989 mi
75th Percentile
41,845 mi
95th Percentile
63,422 mi
Max Recorded
129,778 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa

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

Best year
2020

95.5% MOT pass rate from 176 tests

Year to avoid
2021

92.4% MOT pass rate from 604 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.5% across 176 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.4% — 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa THIS CAR 92.9% 1,059 31,989 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
Skoda Kamiq 88.5% 445 38,306 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa?

The Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 1,059 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa owner drives around 7,816 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa reliable?
Based on 1,059 MOT tests, the Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa has a 92.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa does around 7,816 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q 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 ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Ln Blk ED45TFSI MHEV Q Sa is 2020 with a 95.5% pass rate across 176 tests.