Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
91.1% pass rate
from 953 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes
    • 0.63% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake pads (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.10% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.52% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.10% fail on Servos
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 0.84% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim (85% better than other 2016 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
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.63% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Other emission control equipment
  • 0.31% fail on Visibility (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wipers (89% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Steering
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
  • 0.10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Prop shaft
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
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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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