Audi A8 MOT Results
Registered in 200374.7% pass rate
from 198 tests in 2020
(46% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.
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10% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(43% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Headlamps
(25% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
(26% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Electrical equipment
(61% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.51% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.51% fail on Switch
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4.0% fail on
Headlamps
(25% better than other 2003 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Brakes
(37% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Electronic braking system
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3.5% fail on
Brake performance
(54% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(49% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
(47% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
(47% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(62% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.51% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.51% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
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0.51% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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1.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(49% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(5.3% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(69% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Brake discs (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(27% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(69% worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake control
(3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Electronic parking brake (192 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.51% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.51% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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4.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Suspension
(67% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(41% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (6.6% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(52% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Linkage
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0.51% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.51% fail on Operation
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(41% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Visibility
(43% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(51% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Transmission
(12% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(7.4% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Joints (6.3% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(7.4% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Exhaust system
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0.51% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.51% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.51% fail on
Seats
- 0.51% fail on Driver's seat
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3.0% fail on
Transmission
(12% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Tyres
(40% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Condition (10% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth (63% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering
(66% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.51% fail on Ball joint
- 0.51% fail on Track rod end
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0.51% fail on
Power steering
- 0.51% fail on Operation
- 0.51% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.51% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(80% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(79% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(84% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.51% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.51% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.0% fail on
Spark ignition
(84% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(79% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.51% fail on Registration plates
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0.51% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.51% fail on Condition