Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2002

63.2% pass rate

from 152 tests in 2021

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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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Suspension
- 9.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.66% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.66% fail on Ball joint
- 4.6% fail on Springs
  - 4.6% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.6% fail on Coil spring
- 0.66% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.66% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
13% fail on Brakes
- 9.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt
      - 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.66% fail on Rbt
      - 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.66% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.6% fail on Brake pads
  - 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.0% fail on Brake discs
- 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 1.3% fail on Hand lever
12% fail on Visibility
- 7.2% fail on Washers
- 3.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.66% fail on Bonnet
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.66% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.66% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.3% fail on Horn
8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
- 2.0% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.66% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.66% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.66% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  - 0.66% fail on Other leaks
7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.6% fail on Transmission
  - 4.6% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.6% fail on Joints
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.66% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.66% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
4.6% fail on Steering
- 3.3% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.66% fail on Operation
- 0.66% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.66% fail on Track rod end
- 0.66% fail on Power steering
  - 0.66% fail on Operation
4.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Condition
- 0.66% fail on Tread depth
2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.66% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.66% fail on Condition
0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.66% fail on Registration plates