2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

440 MOT tests in 2024. 81.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

136Well above average
Passed first time81.1%
Failed or needed repairs18.9%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    31 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.3%
  2. Tyres6.6%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Lights & electrics4.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2010 Audi A8?

In 2024, 81.1% of 2010 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 440 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi A8?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Audi A8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 136, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).