Audi A8 MOT Results
Registered in 201288.9% pass rate
from 826 tests in 2021
(63% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.
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3.1% fail on
Tyres
(43% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
- 1.5% fail on Condition
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2.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(70% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Headlamp aim
(61% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.73% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.73% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.73% fail on Side repeaters
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0.73% fail on
Flashing type
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0.24% fail on
Headlamps
(90% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.97% fail on
Headlamp aim
(61% better than other 2012 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Visibility
(43% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Washers
- 0.85% fail on Wipers (63% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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0.85% fail on
Brakes
(86% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(70% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Brake pads (65% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.12% fail on Brake discs
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0.73% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(65% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.85% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(70% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Suspension
(94% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Suspension arms
(88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.12% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
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0.36% fail on
Suspension arms
(88% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.48% fail on Registration plates
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0.48% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(81% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Transmission
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0.12% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.12% fail on Joints
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0.12% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.12% fail on
Doors
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0.12% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.12% fail on Door condition
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0.12% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.48% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(76% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Spark ignition
(81% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.24% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.24% fail on
Spark ignition
(81% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Steering
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
Read the Honest John Review
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Audi A8 (2010 - 2017)
Superb refinement. Good to drive with nimble handling. 3.0 TDI offers remarkable economy for such a large car. Stylish interior.