Audi A6: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.2% of Audi A6 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2012 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,911 | 5.3% |
| 2002 | 3,860 | 5.1% |
| 2003 | 6,089 | 5.4% |
| 2004 | 8,979 | 5.8% |
| 2005 | 15,073 | 6.8% |
| 2012 | 48,534 | 6.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.