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Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
77.8% pass rate
from 898 tests in 2021
(47% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation (24 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension unit (40 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2008 cars)

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