Audi A8 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.4% pass rate
from 1,013 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.99% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.099% fail on Wipers
  • 0.99% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim (75% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim (74% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.59% fail on Brakes
    • 0.30% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.30% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.099% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.099% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.20% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.099% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.099% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Suspension
    • 0.099% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.099% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.099% fail on Steering
    • 0.099% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.099% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.099% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.099% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.099% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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.

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