2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

547 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 547 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  9. Washers: not working1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.2%
  2. Suspension7.1%
  3. Tyres7.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  5. Brakes6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Audi A8?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2007 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 547 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Audi A8?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Audi A8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).