2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

684 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

141Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 684 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.1%
  2. Tyres3.9%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Suspension2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened5.0%

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 2011 Audi A8?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2011 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 684 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi A8?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Audi A8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 141, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).