Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
92.9% pass rate
from 1,057 tests in 2021
(64% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.095% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.095% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.57% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.095% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.095% fail on Pedal
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.47% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.76% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.19% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.095% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 0.57% fail on Visibility (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Washers (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.095% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.095% fail on Wipers
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.095% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.095% fail on Condition
    • 0.095% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.095% fail on Suspension
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
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  • Audi A8 (2010 - 2017)
    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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