Car statistics
How many Audi A6s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 121,899 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 118,449 Audi A6s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 18,317 declared off the road (SORN). That is 19.3% fewer than the peak of 146,861 in 2017.
Numbers peaked in 2017 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2,052 |
| 1995 | 7,172 |
| 1996 | 11,922 |
| 1997 | 17,036 |
| 1998 | 24,272 |
| 1999 | 32,521 |
| 2000 | 39,514 |
| 2001 | 47,997 |
| 2002 | 56,433 |
| 2003 | 63,386 |
| 2004 | 70,875 |
| 2005 | 79,586 |
| 2006 | 87,405 |
| 2007 | 97,646 |
| 2008 | 103,508 |
| 2009 | 106,771 |
| 2010 | 111,004 |
| 2011 | 114,543 |
| 2012 | 119,912 |
| 2013 | 126,903 |
| 2014 | 132,087 |
| 2015 | 138,936 |
| 2016 | 146,657 |
| 2017 | 146,861 |
| 2018 | 145,064 |
| 2019 | 143,955 |
| 2020 | 137,398 |
| 2021 | 134,646 |
| 2022 | 132,326 |
| 2023 | 128,259 |
| 2024 | 123,479 |
| 2025 | 119,463 |
| 2026 | 118,449 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
2 versions of the Audi A6 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 S-Line LE Mans Quatt | 958 | 352 |
| Audi A6 S-Line LE Mans | 125 | 32 |
In 2025, 79.6% of Audi A6 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Audi A6s tested pass 71.5% of the time, so the Audi A6 does better than average for its age, by 8.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 79.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Audi A6 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 90.9% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 90.4% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 87.2% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 83.4% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 77.7% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 67.4% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 63.1% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT, appearing on 32.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.6% of Audi A6 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 32.8% |
| Suspension | 28.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.8% |
| Brakes | 13.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.4% |
| Visibility | 12.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.4% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Audi A6 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 12.6% of 24,871 failed tests. 47.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 12.6% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.1% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 7.9% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.6% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 7.5% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 7.1% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 6.9% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 5.4% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.7% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 9.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 6.4% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 3.8% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.4% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.4% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 2.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.7% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 2.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
20 years of the Audi A6, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2012 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (77.9% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (90.9%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | – | 1,318 | 64.0% |
| 2004 | – | 1,750 | 62.6% |
| 2005 | – | 2,681 | 63.9% |
| 2006 | – | 3,441 | 64.7% |
| 2007 | – | 5,513 | 65.6% |
| 2008 | – | 5,253 | 65.7% |
| 2009 | – | 4,069 | 68.8% |
| 2010 | – | 6,660 | 69.3% |
| 2011 | – | 7,180 | 72.7% |
| 2012 | – | 8,495 | 77.9% |
| 2013 | – | 10,857 | 79.3% |
| 2014 | 13,806 | 10,957 | 79.5% |
| 2015 | 14,329 | 11,152 | 82.1% |
| 2016 | 16,552 | 13,241 | 83.5% |
| 2017 | 11,139 | 9,209 | 85.1% |
| 2018 | 9,313 | 8,059 | 85.9% |
| 2019 | 10,355 | 9,245 | 88.2% |
| 2020 | 4,092 | 3,596 | 90.2% |
| 2021 | 4,987 | 4,434 | 90.9% |
| 2022 | 4,184 | 3,820 | 90.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Audi A6 covers 8,946 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 10,833 |
| 6–7 years | 10,527 |
| 8–10 years | 9,392 |
| 11–14 years | 8,607 |
| 15–19 years | 7,465 |
| 20+ years | 5,291 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Audi A6s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 17,169 in 2016. In 2025, 4,280 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 8,305 |
| ’02 | 9,609 |
| ’03 | 8,055 |
| ’04 | 8,593 |
| ’05 | 10,739 |
| ’06 | 10,979 |
| ’07 | 14,515 |
| ’08 | 11,883 |
| ’09 | 7,767 |
| ’10 | 10,308 |
| ’11 | 10,643 |
| ’12 | 12,893 |
| ’13 | 14,529 |
| ’14 | 14,279 |
| ’15 | 14,782 |
| ’16 | 17,169 |
| ’17 | 11,744 |
| ’18 | 9,642 |
| ’19 | 10,718 |
| ’20 | 4,181 |
| ’21 | 5,153 |
| ’22 | 4,282 |
| ’23 | 4,394 |
| ’24 | 3,796 |
| ’25 | 4,280 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 129,631 Audi A6s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 75.7% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 16.2% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has grown from 54.1% in 2014 to 75.7%. Diesels made up 89.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 85.2% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 98,093 licensed | 75.7% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 20,989 licensed | 16.2% |
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 4,066 licensed | 3.1% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 1,612 licensed | 1.2% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 827 licensed | 0.6% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 534 licensed | 0.4% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 394 licensed | 0.3% |
| Other sizes 3,116 licensed | 2.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 84,778 | 65.4% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Diesel | 20,368 | 15.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 10,451 | 8.1% |
| 2,601–2,700cc | Diesel | 3,984 | 3.1% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Plug-in hybrid | 2,842 | 2.2% |
| Electric | Electric | 2,503 | 1.9% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 1,608 | 1.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,901–3,000cc | 2,601–2,700cc | 1,701–1,800cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 54.1% | 14.4% | 8.7% | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 58.0% | 15.3% | 8.1% | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 61.8% | 16.0% | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 64.8% | 16.4% | 6.9% | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 66.5% | 16.6% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 68.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 69.9% | 17.4% | 5.7% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 71.6% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 73.1% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 74.7% | 16.9% | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 76.2% | 16.6% | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 75.7% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 89.3% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 91.3% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 93.1% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 94.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 94.2% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 94.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 94.2% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 93.1% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 91.5% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 89.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 87.6% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 85.2% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Audi A6 from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, petrol hybrid and diesel hybrid versions ranges from 34.0 to 55.4 mpg, with CO2 of 133 to 189 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 329 to 462 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 113.0 to 217.3 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 19.3 to 67.3 mpg, with CO2 of 109 to 350 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 34.9–40.4 | 159–184 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 2.0 petrol hybrid | 34.0–38.7 | 165–189 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 2.0 diesel hybrid | 44.8–55.4 | 133–164 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 4 |
| 2.0 plug-in hybrid | 113.0–217.3 | 29–58 | – | – | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 4 |
| Electric | – | 0 | 329–462 | 3.6–5.0 | 2025–2026 | – | 6 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 28.8–50.4 | 130–235 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 45 |
| 2.0 petrol | 32.5–42.2 | 153–209 | 2001–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 41 |
| 2.4 petrol | 24.8–29.4 | 229–274 | 2000–2010 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 78 |
| 2.7 petrol | 22.8–24.1 | 281–298 | 2000–2003 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 26 |
| 2.8 petrol | 24.1–33.6 | 196–281 | 2000–2011 | Euro 2 to Euro 5 | 27 |
| 3.0 petrol | 24.6–34.4 | 190–276 | 2002–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 38 |
| 3.1 petrol | 25.4–29.4 | 229–266 | 2004–2010 | Euro 4 | 46 |
| 4.0 petrol | 29.1–30.7 | 214–226 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 15 |
| 4.2 petrol | 19.3–29.1 | 233–350 | 2000–2010 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 30 |
| 1.9 diesel | 40.9–50.4 | 150–186 | 2000–2004 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 26 |
| 2.0 diesel | 39.8–67.3 | 109–192 | 2005–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6b | 100 |
| 2.5 diesel | 31.4–40.4 | 189–243 | 2000–2004 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 56 |
| 2.7 diesel | 33.2–45.6 | 164–226 | 2005–2011 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 41 |
| 3.0 diesel | 32.8–64.2 | 114–232 | 2004–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6b | 176 |
| 2.0 petrol hybrid | 45.6 | 145 | 2014–2016 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 3 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 35 safety recalls for the Audi A6 since 1992, the first in 1997. The most recent was launched on 14 November 2025.
All 35 Audi A6 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Audi A6. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 136,766 A6 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 121,899 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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