Audi A6 SE TDI (2007)
2007 Audi A6 SE TDI
CarHunch analysed 622 real MOT records for the 2007 Audi A6 SE TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Audi A6 SE TDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 47.5%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals meaningful reliability concerns for the model at this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so catastrophic failures aren't the issue—instead, owners are dealing with routine mechanical problems that require fixing before MOT compliance.
At a median mileage of 155,951 miles, these cars have been driven hard and are showing it: the average vehicle racks up 0.65 failures per test, suggesting wear on diesel-specific components like injectors or emissions systems is commonplace. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and factor in regular maintenance costs, as this generation clearly demands hands-on ownership rather than neglect.
What to check before buying a 2007 Audi A6 SE TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Audi A6 SE TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Audi A6 SE TDI vehicles fall between 133,782 and 182,104 miles.
2007 Audi A6 SE TDI — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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