2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Audi Allroad MOT pass rate and common faults

218 MOT tests in 2024. 70.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time70.2%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  6. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Tyres8.3%
  3. Brakes8.3%
  4. Suspension7.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.3%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated7.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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: 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 2009 Audi Allroad?

In 2024, 70.2% of 2009 Audi Allroad cars passed their MOT first time, across 218 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Audi Allroad?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Audi Allroad reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).