Audi A8 MOT Results
Registered in 200777.3% pass rate
from 823 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.
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6.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.36% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.36% fail on Position lamp
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0.36% fail on
Direction indicators
(85% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
(85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Flashing type
(85% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.24% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.12% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
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1.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
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6.0% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
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5.5% fail on
Suspension
(66% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Ball joint
- 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Linkage
- 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.12% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.12% fail on Suspension unit
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
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4.3% fail on
Brakes
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.49% fail on
Service brake performance
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Rbt
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.12% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
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0.36% fail on
Rbt
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.73% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.97% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.97% fail on Electronic parking brake (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Brake pads (60% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.24% fail on Pedal
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0.24% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Visibility
(37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Washers
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
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0.36% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.36% fail on Windscreen
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
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2.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Transmission
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1.6% fail on
Drive shafts
- 1.6% fail on Joints
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0.12% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.12% fail on Joints
- 0.12% fail on Belts
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1.6% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Doors
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0.24% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.24% fail on Door condition
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0.12% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.12% fail on Door condition
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0.24% fail on
Driver's door
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0.12% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.12% fail on Pipe
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1.8% fail on
Transmission
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2.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.97% fail on
Spark ignition
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Compression ignition
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2.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.49% fail on Registration plates
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.24% fail on
Steering
(92% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.12% fail on Track rod end
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0.12% fail on
Power steering
- 0.12% fail on Operation
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0.12% fail on
Steering linkage components