Audi A6 (2014)
2014 Audi A6
CarHunch analysed 12,725 real MOT records for the 2014 Audi A6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Audi A6 passes its MOT significantly above the UK average at 87.6%, which is reassuring, but nearly one-third of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a notably high figure that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Petrol variants perform better (91.7% pass rate) than the dominant diesel engines (87.4%), though the difference is modest.
At 76,000 miles median, these A6s show typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 1.3 failures per test and 8.7 advisories, indicating routine maintenance costs are real. Check the full MOT history for any pattern of repeated failures in the same system, and budget for brake and suspension work—the high advisory count suggests these are frequent trouble spots on this generation.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 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.
- ⚠️ 32.8% 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 (96%) | 12,207 | 87.4% | 1.32 |
| Petrol (4%) | 511 | 91.7% | 0.81 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 6 | 91.1% | 0.33 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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 2014 Audi A6 vehicles fall between 59,352 and 96,432 miles.
2014 Audi A6 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 10,008 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 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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46.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.2%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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15.4%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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