AUDI A8 MOT pass rate
91.4% of 23,021 AUDI A8 MOT tests pass.
The A8 passes its MOT 91.4% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 84.5%.
The AUDI A8 passes its MOT 91.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 97.3% at 0–3 years to 83.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.3% | 547 | 28,495 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.7% | 4,439 | 49,031 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.9% | 6,956 | 79,932 miles |
| 10–15 years | 91.1% | 6,126 | 114,577 miles |
| 15+ years | 83.8% | 4,953 | 140,506 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A8
The most common reason the AUDI A8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 24.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 21.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 16.5% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI A8?
- 91.4% of AUDI A8 MOT tests pass, based on 23,021 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI A8?
- The most common reason the AUDI A8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI A8's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.