2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

689 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 689 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    24 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  10. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.9%
  4. Suspension2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Wheels0.3%

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 worn6.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%

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 2013 Audi A8?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2013 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 689 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi A8?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Audi A8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).