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Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 2,454 real MOT tests across 771 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,454 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.9%
Typical Mileage
42,635mi
Annual Mileage
9,862mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa.

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Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.9%
2021
91.6%
2020
90.3%
2019

Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9

Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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
6,732 mi/yr
Typical
9,862 mi/yr
Average
12,203 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,037 mi/yr

Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 943 89.9% 28,108 39,039 54,687
2020 812 91.6% 31,878 44,320 60,730
2019 576 90.3% 30,500 44,074 59,468

How Long Does a Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 771 Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
42,635 mi
75th Percentile
59,117 mi
95th Percentile
98,468 mi
Max Recorded
252,924 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa

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

Best year
2020

91.6% MOT pass rate from 812 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.9% MOT pass rate from 943 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 812 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa THIS CAR 90.9% 2,454 42,635 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
Cagiva Navigator 82.8% 1,189 30,962 mi 26 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa?

The Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 2,454 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa owner drives around 9,862 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 2,454 MOT tests, the Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa has a 90.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa does around 9,862 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI 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 Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A6 S Lne Blk ED 40 TDI QUAT Sa is 2020 with a 91.6% pass rate across 812 tests.