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AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA (2021)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 166 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,927

£161/month

MOT Pass Rate

89%

Good

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 18-32

1984cc Petrol

Solid Option

89% pass rate, £1927/year to run. 7 points above average.

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Petrol1984cc5 years old166 tests26k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1984cc)

~36 mpg

£1,327
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,927
Per month£161/mo
Per week£37/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

89% MOT pass rate(Good)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 7 points above the national average of 82%.

At 5 years old, 89% of AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SAs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 166 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 26,445 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 cars2732th of 3,373(top 81%)
Rank among AUDI models752th of 1,079(top 70%)
vs national average+7%(82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-3%(92% avg)
vs AUDI average-1%(90% avg)

Mileage Analysis

26,445

Average miles

vs

37,000

Expected for age

The average 2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA has 26,445 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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Best Year to Buy?

The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 92% MOT pass rate, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 89%. Consider a different year if reliability is a priority.

AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202189%16626,445 mi
202092%6028,932 mi

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About the 2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA

The 2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA is a premium with a 1984cc petrol engine. 166 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 81% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 26,445 miles at 5 years old, AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA Fuel Costs

The 1984cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,327 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,927 161/month), broken down as £1327 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 89% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA

At 5 years old, the AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
AUDI A6 S LINE 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT SA(2021)89%£1327£195Grp 18-32£1927
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£345
NISSAN QASHQAI(2020)93%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£345
MINI COOPER(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£345
HYUNDAI TUCSON(2019)90%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£345

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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