Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2009

81.4% pass rate

from 483 tests in 2021

(53% better than other 2009 cars)

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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

5.0% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.62% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.62% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.21% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Position lamp
- 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.21% fail on Trailer electrical socket
3.3% fail on Visibility
- 1.9% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.21% fail on Windscreen
3.3% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.83% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.21% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.21% fail on Operation
2.5% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.41% fail on Brake pads (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.41% fail on Brake discs
- 1.0% fail on Brake performance (78% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      - 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.62% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.21% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.41% fail on Electronic parking brake (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
    - 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.62% fail on Doors
  - 0.62% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    - 0.62% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.21% fail on Door condition
- 0.21% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.21% fail on Transmission
  - 0.21% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.21% fail on Joints
- 0.21% fail on Undertray
0.83% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.62% fail on Attachment
- 0.21% fail on Condition
0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.62% fail on Registration plates
0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.21% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.21% fail on Condition