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Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
74.3% pass rate
from 564 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.18% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.53% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.89% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.89% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Brake performance (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Reservoirs
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.53% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.53% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Boot lid (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Boot lid condition (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Load security
      • 0.18% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.18% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.89% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Condition

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