Audi A6 (2007)
2007 Audi A6
CarHunch analysed 13,904 real MOT records for the 2007 Audi A6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Audi A6 passes its MOT at 79.5%, bang on par with the UK average of 80%, but here's the serious concern: 40.2% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd typically accept as safe. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (80.6% and 79.4% pass rates respectively), so fuel type won't be your deciding factor.
At 112,000 miles average, these A6s are showing their age, and that's reflected in the high advisory count of nearly 20 per vehicle—electrical gremlins, wear items, and suspension niggles are routine. The real issue is the 3.4 average failures per vehicle, suggesting meaningful repair bills are normal for cars at this mileage. Before you buy one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on the transmission, electrical systems, and suspension, since these are where Audi A6s of this era tend to fail hardest.
What to check before buying a 2007 Audi A6
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.
- ⚠️ 40.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 12,908 | 79.4% | 3.38 |
| Petrol (7%) | 994 | 80.6% | 3.16 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 77.8% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Audi A6 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 vehicles fall between 90,781 and 134,795 miles.
2007 Audi A6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 4,236 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Audi A6
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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61.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.9%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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40.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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