2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Audi A8 MOT pass rate and common faults

723 MOT tests in 2024. 92.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time92.3%
Failed or needed repairs7.8%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 723 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  8. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Brakes1.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Audi A8?

In 2024, 92.3% of 2019 Audi A8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 723 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi A8?

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

Is the 2019 Audi A8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).