Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 1996

34.5% pass rate

from 29 tests in 2021

(76% worse than other 1996 cars)

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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

28% fail on Brakes (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 14% fail on Mechanical brake components (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 6.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 6.9% fail on Brake pads (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 3.4% fail on Brake discs
  - 3.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 3.4% fail on Cable
- 14% fail on Brake performance
  - 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 10% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.4% fail on Rbt
      - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
  - 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 3.4% fail on Rbt
      - 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 3.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
21% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 10% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 10% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 6.9% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Power steering (15 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 3.4% fail on Other components
17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 6.9% fail on Headlamp
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
10% fail on Suspension
- 6.9% fail on Suspension arms
  - 6.9% fail on Ball joint
- 3.4% fail on Springs
  - 3.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.4% fail on Coil spring
10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.9% fail on Transmission
  - 6.9% fail on Drive shafts
    - 6.9% fail on Joints
- 3.4% fail on Doors
  - 3.4% fail on Driver's door
    - 3.4% fail on Door condition
6.9% fail on Tyres
- 6.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
3.4% fail on Visibility
- 3.4% fail on Wipers