Audi A8 MOT Results
Registered in 200677.5% pass rate
from 794 tests in 2017
(47% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(51% better than other 2006 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp
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3.1% fail on
Position lamps
(46% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Front lamps (54% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.13% fail on All position lamps
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2.0% fail on
Headlamps
(46% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (70% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Direction indicators
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Individual lamps (78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.25% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.25% fail on Horn
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7.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth
- 4.0% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
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5.2% fail on
Suspension
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (65% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Front drive shafts
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Constant velocity joints (69% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Front drive shafts
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.13% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.13% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.13% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.13% fail on Front
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2.4% fail on
Suspension arms
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4.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 1.8% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brakes
(70% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Rear wheels (74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Front wheels (81% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Brake operation (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Hub components
(66% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake discs
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0.76% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(75% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Hoses
- 0.38% fail on Leaks
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0.38% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.25% fail on Electronic parking brake
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(69% better than other 2006 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.3% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.3% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.3% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Emissions
- 0.50% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.76% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.76% fail on Registration plate
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0.25% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.13% fail on Body condition
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0.13% fail on
Load security
- 0.13% fail on Bootlid
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0.13% fail on
Steering
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0.13% fail on
Steering system
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
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0.13% fail on
Steering system
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0.13% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Condition