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Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A reliable? We analysed 2,917 real MOT tests across 1,195 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,917 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.6%
Typical Mileage
26,258mi
Annual Mileage
5,965mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A.

Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.3%
2023
88.4%
2022
92.2%
2021
90.3%
2020

Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13

Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,611 mi/yr
Typical
5,965 mi/yr
Average
7,085 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,005 mi/yr

Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 68 85.3% 16,008 22,010 27,310
2022 508 88.4% 16,303 22,978 31,629
2021 916 92.2% 19,431 26,751 36,088
2020 1,307 90.3% 19,024 26,770 37,607

How Long Does a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A Last?

Based on 1,195 Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,258 mi
75th Percentile
36,287 mi
95th Percentile
51,954 mi
Max Recorded
722,960 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A

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

Best year
2021

92.2% MOT pass rate from 916 tests

Year to avoid
2023

85.3% MOT pass rate from 68 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 916 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A THIS CAR 90.6% 2,917 26,258 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
BMW X1 XDRIVE25E Sport Auto 89.2% 2,660 39,151 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A?

The Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 2,917 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A 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 RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A owner drives around 5,965 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 RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A reliable?
Based on 2,917 MOT tests, the Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A has a 90.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A do per year?
The typical Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A does around 5,965 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A?
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 RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi RS 6 V-sprung TFSI MHEV QUAT A is 2021 with a 92.2% pass rate across 916 tests.