Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
65.9% pass rate
from 132 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.3% fail on Springs
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.76% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.76% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.76% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.76% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.76% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.76% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.76% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.76% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.76% fail on Catch
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.76% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.76% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.76% fail on Attachment

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