Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 810 vehicles, the 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA (2020)

810 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA

CarHunch analysed 810 real MOT records for the 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2020 Audi A6 diesel is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 82.2% first-time MOT pass rate versus the national 80%, and only 10.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the concerning threshold. The real strength lies in how few actual failures these cars rack up: just 0.24 failures per vehicle on average, suggesting serious problems are genuinely rare.

At 41,500 miles median, these A6s are still relatively young with modest wear, and the 2.1 advisories per vehicle tell you minor maintenance items crop up but nothing systemic. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel particulate filter and fuel injectors, as German diesels of this age often need attention there—catching issues early will save money later.

The 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

42k

Middle half: 31k–54k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 810 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 810 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	809	93.5%	0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,886 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37.4%

706

Black 31.1%

586

White 16.6%

314

Blue 7.2%

135

Silver 6%

113

Red 1.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

41,520

typical

30,972

low mileage

54,185

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA vehicles fall between 30,972 and 54,185 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,972 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 30,972–54,185 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SAs sit.

⚠ Over 73,149 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SA — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Audi A6 S Line Black Ed 40 TDI SAs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 595 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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