Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
77.3% pass rate
from 823 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 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)
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.12% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension unit
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 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)
      • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 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
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 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
    • 0.97% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.97% fail on Electronic parking brake (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 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
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.12% fail on Belts
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 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
      • 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)
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation

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