2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Audi Allroad MOT pass rate and common faults

303 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test157,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 303 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  6. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.8%
  2. Suspension15.8%
  3. Tyres8.6%
  4. Brakes8.3%
  5. Body & chassis3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated7.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2008 Audi Allroad?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2008 Audi Allroad cars passed their MOT first time, across 303 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Audi Allroad?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Audi Allroad reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).