Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

91.8% pass rate

from 695 tests in 2021

(41% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

4.3% fail on Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.72% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.72% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.58% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt
      - 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system
0.58% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (78% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.14% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.14% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.43% fail on Registration plates
0.43% fail on Visibility (88% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.29% fail on Windscreen
- 0.14% fail on Wipers
0.29% fail on Suspension
- 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.14% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Audi A8 (2017 on)
Lots of innovative tech. Effortless to drive. Excellent ride quality. Luxurious interior. 3.0-litre TFSI petrol is fast yet refined.
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.