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Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra reliable? We analysed 394 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 394 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.1%
Typical Mileage
69,396mi
Annual Mileage
10,529mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra.

Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra Number Plates

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

Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
8,213 mi/yr
Typical
10,529 mi/yr
Average
11,688 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,556 mi/yr

Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra Mileage Distribution

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

Median
69,396 mi
75th Percentile
92,224 mi
95th Percentile
120,487 mi
Max Recorded
164,414 mi

How Does the Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra THIS CAR 90.1% 394 69,396 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
Nissan X-trail Tekna DCI CVT 85.4% 405 61,768 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra?

The Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 394 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra owner drives around 10,529 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 SE Executive TDI Ultra — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra reliable?
Based on 394 MOT tests, the Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra has a 90.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra do per year?
The typical Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra does around 10,529 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A6 SE Executive TDI Ultra?
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.