2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

831 MOT tests in 2024. 90.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time90.7%
Failed or needed repairs9.3%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 831 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    19 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Brakes2.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Lights & electrics0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2014 Audi A8?

In 2024, 90.7% of 2014 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 831 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi A8?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 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).