Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
76.4% pass rate
from 368 tests in 2021
(47% better than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Springs
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.27% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on View to rear
      • 0.82% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.54% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.54% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.82% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.82% fail on Electronic parking brake (34 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
    • 0.82% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.27% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.54% fail on Pump (45 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.82% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment

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