Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
68.3% pass rate
from 180 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic braking system (45 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic parking brake (149 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Pipe
      • 0.56% fail on System
    • 0.56% fail on Bumpers
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Requirements
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment

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