2022 Audi A6 — MOT failures & pass rate
4,608 MOT tests on the 2022 Audi A6 are in this dataset, and 92.5% of them passed. Against executive cars of a similar age (9.9% fail rate), the 2022 A6 comes out 2.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests against 1.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 191 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.5% in the 0-30k band and 2.3% in the 90-120k band, a 4.1-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 6.8% of the time against 7.8% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 259 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.1% | 49 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 45 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 191 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 43 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 35 |
| 4 | Washers | 31 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 27 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 26 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.3% | 937 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.1% | 371 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 295 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 168 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 48 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,293 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,037 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 227 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 43 | 2.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,805 | 7.8% |
| Diesel | 1,442 | 6.8% |
| Hybrid | 361 | 7.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 191 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 4,385 | 7.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 A6
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Audi A6s pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 4,608 2022 Audi A6 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A6?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.1%).
Does the 2022 A6 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 2.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,608 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.