Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
90.9% pass rate
from 958 tests in 2021
(60% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.73% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.52% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.94% fail on Brakes (78% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake pads (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.10% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.31% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.10% fail on Leaks
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
  • 0.84% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.63% fail on Visibility (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Washers (88% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Suspension (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Steering
    • 0.10% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
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    The ultimate in luxurious travel. Superb refinement and a pleasure to travel in. Good to drive with agile handling. 3.0 TDI offers remarkable economy for such a large car. High-tech and stylish interior.

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