28 Model Years Analyzed
Audi A8
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1990-2021), based on 13,005 DVSA recorded tests.
89.7%
Average Pass Rate
28
Model Years
13k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2015 Audi A8 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
6 tests
220 tests
773 tests
1,064 tests
714 tests
972 tests
1,074 tests
959 tests
843 tests
858 tests
848 tests
563 tests
481 tests
870 tests
720 tests
523 tests
460 tests
307 tests
174 tests
141 tests
112 tests
84 tests
76 tests
69 tests
52 tests
23 tests
18 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 2A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 3A tyre seriously damaged
- 4Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
- 5a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Audi A8?
The Audi A8 has an average 89.7% MOT pass rate across model years 1990 to 2021, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi A8?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Audi A8 across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Audi A8 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Audi A8 model years.